Halloween night can be a big party night for adults and kids alike. Sometimes, things quickly get out of control and what seems like a good idea, easily becomes a problem. One woman learned that lesson by the way of a tiger bite. Police reports claim the woman was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs when she snuck into a zoo after hours to pet a tiger. The tiger was apparently not as excited about the plan because when she reached her hand in the cage, it bit her. It was not until she was at the hospital for treatment that police were made aware of the issue and gave her a citation for Second Degree Criminal Trespass.
2nd Degree Criminal Trespass / Trespassing in Weld County
The Colorado law definition of Second Degree Criminal Trespass – C.R.S. 18-4-503 – is:
(a) Unlawfully enters or remains in or upon the premises of another which are enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders or are fenced; or
(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.
Obviously, if the zoo was closed, it was enclosed in a way to prohibit anyone from entering. The sneaky woman from the story didn’t let a fence, gate or wall stop her. She somehow surpassed the enclosures to get to that tiger. Because the zoo had closed and locked up for the night, the woman’s entrance constitutes Second Degree Trespassing.
Have you been charged with Criminal Trespass / Trespassing? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with Criminal Trespass / Trespassing? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
As a class 3 misdemeanor in Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, 2nd Degree Trespassing is punishable by up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail and $750 in fines. In these types of cases, the most important thing to consider is your criminal record. While a low level misdemeanor might not seem like a big deal, when a future employer or landlord runs a background check, they will see a Trespassing conviction. This may prevent you from getting the job you deserve or the apartment you desire. Trust the experienced criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you against your charges and protect your criminal record.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Second Degree Criminal Trespass / Trespassing in Greeley, Evans, or Erie, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the best criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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