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Orland Park Trespassing Attorney

Tinley Park Trespassing Defense Lawyer for Cases Involving Vehicles or Other Property

Criminal Trespass To Vehicles

Criminal Trespass to Vehicle not only covers the entry into any passenger compartment of a vehicle (e.g., a car), put also prohibits the entry into any part of the vehicle, so long as it is done without the authority of the owner. This means that if someone enters the trunk of a car, without the owner's permission, he or she is just as guilty of Criminal Trespass to Vehicle as if they had entered the passenger compartment of the car.

Sentencing

CLASS A MISDEMEANOR
  • Up to 364 days in county jail
  • Fine of up to $2,500

Probation Possible? Yes.

Supervision Possible? Yes.

Criminal Trespass to Real Property

When it comes to the notice requirement and Criminal Trespass to Real Property in Illinois, the notice can be given orally or by writing. The written notice not only includes any documentation given specifically and directly to a certain individual, but also includes notices permanently affixed to any building or land observable by any member of the public.

Moreover, the law makes any person who violates this act civilly liable for damages, along with attorney's fees and court costs, to the owner of the land when the person enters the land with a motor vehicle. The damages can either be: the actual damage to the property or twice the actual damages to the property if the owner had previously notified the person to stop the trespassing. This portion of the law is generally applicable in cases where individuals destroy a farmer's crops while riding a motor vehicle on the farm.

Sentencing

Trespassing in land or buildings owned by someone else:

CLASS B MISDEMEANOR

- Up to 180 days in county jail

- Fine of up to $1,500

Supervision Possible? Yes.

Probation Possible? Yes.

Trespassing on agricultural land or buildings:

CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

- Up to 364 days in county jail

- Fine of up to $2,500

Supervision Possible? Yes.

Probation Possible? Yes.

Criminal Trespass to a Place of Public Amusement

While it may seem like a fun idea to run onto the field during a Chicago Bears game or sneak backstage at Lollapalooza, the consequences can be quite serious. Criminal Trespass to a Place of Public Amusement is the charge that often follows when a person enters a playing field, athletic surface, stage, locker room or dressing room at the place of a public amusement without permission.

Along with the possible penalties outlined below, upon the imposition of any sentence for a violation of this law, the person faces a minimum $1,000 fine and must complete up to 120 hours of community service.

Sentencing

CLASS 4 FELONY

- 1 to 3 years in state prison

- Fine of up to $25,000

Supervision Possible? No.

Probation Possible? Yes.

Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land

Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land not only covers land or buildings that are, wholly or partially, supported with state funds, but also land or buildings supported by federal funds that are administered through state agencies.

In addition to the land/buildings discussed in Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property, Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land covers property associated with public transportation, including Pace and CTA buses and trains, Metra trains and their rails, so long as the individual intends to risk public safety by causing a delay lasting more than 15 minutes. Hypothetically, if the individual did not intend to cause such a delay, they would be found not guilty of the offense.

Sentencing

First Offense

CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

- Up to 364 days in county jail

- Fine of up to $2,500

Supervision Possible? Yes.

Probation Possible? Yes.

Second or Subsequent Offense

CLASS 4 FELONY

- 1 to 3 years in state prison

- Fine of up to $25,000

Supervision Possible? No.

Probation Possible? Yes.

Contact Our Will County Criminal Trespassing Lawyer

If you are facing trespassing charges, our firm can help you determine your options for defense. Contact us at 708-966-2408 for a consultation.

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