Criminal Trespass

In Olympia, a trespassing conviction could cause you all sorts of trouble. If a person knowingly and unlawfully enters or remains on an Olympia premises that doesn't belong to them, they could be charged with criminal trespassing. This crime is often committed in relation to Olympia buildings, but it may also apply to trespassing on empty lots, construction sites, and a person's home.

Sometimes, trespassing can be the result of a misunderstanding, but even these charges should be treated with the utmost seriousness. For instance, a person charged with criminal trespassing may simply have forgotten their identification, or perhaps weren't aware that they were on private property at the time of their arrest. These facts would still need to be presented to the prosecutor in the case, so you should discuss the details with our qualified Olympia trespassing lawyers.

At times, law enforcement places an emphasis on criminal trespassing, especially in areas frequented by the homeless and teenagers. These areas often include parking lots near places of business. If you feel as though you were unfairly targeted by law enforcement, you should relate the information to our Olympia trespassing attorneys.

An Olympia criminal trespassing can be charged in the first degree, which is a gross misdemeanor or second degree, a misdemeanor. If you're convicted of a gross misdemeanor, you could end up spending a year behind bars and find yourself faced with fines of up to $5,000. Additionally, you will have a criminal record that could damage your reputation and future prospects. Criminal trespassing in the second degree is a misdemeanor, which means the maximum penalty is 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Criminal trespassing first degree involves entering or illegally remaining in a building while second degree would be a non-building property. An example of first degree criminal trespass would be entering a bar after being previously kicked out and told not to return. An example of criminal trespass second degree would be walking onto someone’s land when there are “no trespassing” signs.

At the Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe, our attorneys fight to have your trespassing charges dismissed, and if this isn't team of Olympia trespassing lawyers before talking to anyone in law enforcement, so that you know your rights are being acknowledged.

A resolute defense against trespassing charges requires knowledge of the law. This is true even if you were charged with this crime unfairly. Legal experience is another key factor that can help you build a strong case, which is something our Olympia lawyers are proud to offer.

In fact, our Olympia trespassing lawyers will seek to resolve your case as quickly and efficiently as possible. Dealing with the courts and prosecutors can be tricky, but we will work tirelessly to ensure that your side of the story gets told. In many of the criminal trespassing cases our attorneys handle, there was a case of mistaken identity or the property owner and defendant had a simple misunderstanding. With over 20 years of combined experience, our Olympia litigators know what details to investigate in each criminal trespassing case they handle.

Contact our law office today and let our Olympia lawyers help you defend yourself against trespassing charges.