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Definition of 2nd Degree Trespass, C.R.S. 18-4-503, in Weld County
In Weld County, 2nd Degree Trespass, C.R.S. 18-4-503, is defined as when someone:
(b) Knowingly and unlawfully enters or remains in or upon the common areas of a hotel, motel, condominium, or apartment building; or
(c) Knowingly and unlawfully enters or remains in a motor vehicle of another.
What are Examples of Second Degree Criminal Trespass in Greeley, Colorado?
Examples of Second Degree Trespass charge in Greeley, could include:
- A person climbs a fence to get into an outdoor pool after hours
- A homeless person seeks shelter in an unlocked car
- A person refuses to leave a hotel lobby
It is important to note that since the 2nd Degree Trespassing definition is so broad, even something as simple as a couple in a dispute where one is refusing to leave the motel room, can be considered 2nd Degree Trespassing, and result in criminal charges.
Penalties for a Second Degree Trespassing Conviction in Weld County
In Weld County, if you are convicted of Second Degree Trespass, a class 3 misdemeanor, you will face penalties of up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail and / or a fine of $50-$750. In cases where the trespassing has happened on agricultural land, it would be a class 2 misdemeanor and carry penalties of 3-12 months in jail and / or a fine of $250-$1,000. If there was intent to commit a felony while trespassing on agricultural land, then it rises to a class 4 felony with penalties that carry 2-6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and / or a fine of $2,000-$500,000.
Defenses for 2nd Degree Trespassing in Greeley, Colorado
Charged with 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing? You will need Greeley’s leading criminal defense lawyers to help you navigate the court system. Some common defenses we can assert on your behalf are:
- You were not in a common area of a hotel or apartment
- You did not know you were trespassing
- You had permission to be there, such as by paying a fee