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Criminal Trespassing
Is it considered Criminal Trespassing if a subject is on the property of a vacant building that is NOT posted with NO TRESPASSING signs and is subsequently arrested for such?
Asked on July 1, 2009 under Criminal Law, New Hampshire
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I'm not a New Hampshire attorney, but in most states, the "posting" requirement only applies to undeveloped land. A vacant building isn't an invitation to the public, it's private property.
If you've been arrested for trespassing in a vacant building, there may be other facts that affect your case. For reliable advice, based on all the circumstances, you should talk to a lawyer, and one place to find counsel is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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