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Trespassing is legally defined as the act of traversing onto another party's property while knowing that the landowner has not granted the individual permission to do so. Those accused of trespassing will know they do not have permission to enter onto a person's property either due to the fact that the landowner has posted a clearly visible “No Trespassing” sign – or he has directly told the trespasser to get off of his property.
In Wake County, as well as throughout the state of North Carolina, trespassing can be classified as either 1 st or 2 nd degree. Second degree trespassing is a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days of jail time. The difference between 1 st and 2 nd degree trespassing is that 1 st degree is the act of entering an area that is secured and demonstrates that no outsiders are permitted to enter, while 2 nd degree trespassing is the act of entering a property that is not fenced in or otherwise visibly trying to keep intruders out. As a result, most cases of 2 nd degree trespassing arise during domestic violence cases and, as a result, are handled in domestic violence courts rather than in criminal courts.
Those charged with trespassing in Wake County or anywhere in North Carolina should work with an esteemed criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Brad Sahl, P.C. to ensure the best chances of avoiding conviction and jail time. We have extensive experience building strong defense cases for clients accused of trespassing, and will work around-the-clock to ensure your rights are protected.
The following are some other facts regarding trespassing laws in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina:
For a private consultation, contact the Wake County trespassing lawyers at The Law Offices of Brad Sahl, P.C. today.
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