California Penal Code Section 602
by
Randy Collins on Feb. 23, 2012
Criminal Felony Criminal Misdemeanor
Summary: Criminal Trespassing under California Penal Code Section 602, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as either a misdemeanor or felony. Criminal Trespassing is entering someone’s property without their authorization and they do so to offend the owner.
Definition
Criminal Trespassing under California Penal Code Section 602, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as either a misdemeanor or felony. Criminal Trespassing is entering someone’s property without their authorization and they do so to offend the owner.
Elements of the Crime
In order to take an Criminal Trespassing CPC 602 case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:
· That the defendant entered another person’s property
· The defendant intentionally entered the property to disrupt the property owner’s rights
Punishments for CPC 602
These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case.
When found guilty of Criminal Trespassing, it is usually filed as either a misdemeanor or felony, which includes:
Misdemeanor charges for Criminal Trespassing include six months in jail and a one thousand dollar fine
When found guilty of Criminal Trespassing, and it was executed with force or threats, it is now classified as Aggravated Criminal Trespassing, which can be filed as either a misdemeanor or felony, which includes:
Misdemeanor charges for Aggravated Criminal Trespassing include up to one year in jail and a two thousand dollar fine.
Felony charges for Aggravated Criminal Trespassing include either 16 months, two or three years in prison and a two hundred thousand dollar fine
In addition, those found guilty of Aggravated Criminal Threat may also be convicted of burglary or criminal threat.
Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 602
A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Criminal Threat charges under California Penal Code 602 to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended those who were falsely accused of Criminal Threat. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Criminal Threat.
Learn more about other California Section Penal Codes here.