PL 140.15 · Article 140
Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree
This felony applies when you knowingly enter or remain unlawfully in a dwelling, or when a registered sex offender enters school grounds.
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- You knowingly entered or remained in a dwelling.
- You were not licensed or privileged to do so.
Defenses that commonly apply
- You had a right or invitation to be in the dwelling.
- The premises were not a dwelling as defined by law.
- The entry was not knowing or unlawful.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class D Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 7 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
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