Falsely accused of a Trespassing charge in Weld County? There is a difference between the degrees of Trespassing in Weld County and it is based on whether the property entered is a home, dwelling, fenced property, or property that is undefined (such as with a fence). If you have been falsely accused of Trespassing, hiring an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who can fight for you is crucial. Learn the law about your case, since Trespassing statutes can be confusing. The penalties from one type of charge to another can drastically affect your potential punishment. You can end up with probation time to years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Recently in Park County, Colorado, the Declaibron Loop has been closed due to trespasses on some of the private property that flows through this land. The Loop is most frequently used to access four 14er summits. This closure is due to landowners not wanting the issues of “overcrowding, trespassing in mining districts, trash, human waste, and more.” Trespassing can be confusing when you are hiking and there are no clear boundaries. If you have questions about your Trespass case, call the O’Malley Law Office or read more below.
What are the Definitions of 1st Degree, 2nd Degree, and 3rd Degree Criminal Trespass in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley the definition of First Degree Trespass, C.R.S. 18-4-502, is:
The Definition of Second Degree Trespass , C.R.S. 18-4-503, is:
A person commits the crime of second degree criminal trespass if such person:
(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.
The Definition of Third Degree Trespass, C.R.S. 18-4-504, is:
This last type, 3rd Degree Trespass, is what you would mostly see when talking about hiking the open property near the 14ers in the initial story.
In Weld County, Other Related Criminal Charges to Trespassing Charge
Criminal charges that are most often linked to a Trespassing charge are Burglary and Domestic Violence. In a Burglary charge, a Trespassing conviction can actually be the lesser charge that comes with less penalties. In a Trespassing with Domestic Violence (DV) charge, it is critical to have an aggressive criminal lawyer to fight for you. In DV cases, an experienced lawyer can negotiate for an attractive plea bargain or get the charges dropped.
Penalties and Sentence of Trespassing in Greeley, Colorado
| Degree of Trespass Charge | Sentence | Penalties |
| First Degree Trespass | Class 5 Felony |
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| Second Degree Trespass | Class 3 Misdemeanor |
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| 2nd Degree Trespass on Agricultural Land | Class 4 Felony |
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| Third Degree Trespass | Class 1 Petty Offense |
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| 3rd Degree Trespass on Agricultural Land | Class 3 Misdemeanor |
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