Understanding the Charge: Criminal Trespass in the United States
When someone is booked into jail and you see “Charge: Criminal Trespass” on their record, it might sound minor - just stepping onto someone else’s property, right? But under U.S. law , trespassing can mean a lot more than climbing a fence or cutting through a yard. Depending on the circumstances, it can be charged as a misdemeanor or even a felony