Ok, so you are trying to relax at your home in Greeley, Erie, or Evans, when all of a sudden you hear the screams of children and music blasting next door. Bummer, right? Well, one 70-year-old neighbor couldn’t just let his disappointment go and he decided to do something about it, which landed him with criminal charges. The man snuck over to his neighbor’s yard where the children’s party was being held and unplugged what he thought was the power cord to the DJ’s sound system. However, it was actually the power cord for the giant birthday bouncy house. He was caught on video surveillance and charged with the equivalent of Weld, Morgan, and Logan County Second Degree Criminal Trespass. He’s lucky he didn’t also get charged with Child Abuse, as the bouncy house had six children ranging from 2 to 6 inside when it was deflated. Fortunately, none of the children were injured.
Weld County 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass: What is the Definition of Second Degree Trespassing?
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.
Because the man entered into the neighbor’s yard or premises, without permission, he is facing this Trespassing crime. The yard would have to be fenced in order to fit the criteria of this crime.
What is the Sentence for Trespassing and Unplugging a Bouncy House in Greeley?
As a class 3 misdemeanor, 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass is punishable by up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail and $750 in fines. However, Second Degree Trespassing can be charged as a class 2 misdemeanor if the premises is considered agricultural land or as a class 4 felony if the person trespasses on agricultural land with the intent to commit a felony thereon.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Second Degree Trespassing, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Greeley criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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