Trespass

Wais Azami is an excellent criminal defense and trespass lawyer in California. Trespass is committed if you enter or remain on someone else’s property without permission or without a right to do so. This violation of the law is usually charged as a misdemeanor.

Trespass Defenses:

• Defendant had the right to be on the property
• Defendant had a property owner’s consent
• Defendant did not act willfully, and/or
• The property was not fenced or marked with “no trespassing” signs

Trespass Penalties:

Usually California Penal Code Section 602 is charged as a misdemeanor. The potential penalties include:

• County jailfor up to 6, and/or
• Fine of up to $1,000
• Possible immigration consequences if not charged as an infraction
• Possible loss of Government Assistance programs if charged as a Misdemeanor or Felony

California’s full definition of PC 602:

A full explanation of the rules, definitions, and penalties for the charge of trespass can be found here.

Have you been accused of trespass?

Call the Law Offices of Wais Azami at (714) 321-9999. Or schedule a free consultation with our trespass lawyer in Orange County here. We will generate a defense plan which aims to get the charges dismissed, reduced, and/or the consequences mitigated.