Trespass is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of unlawfully stepping or staying on another person’s property. Commonly, Trespassing is a favorite charge when it comes to protesting. Even if someone is just peacefully trying to express their opinion, those whose opinion differs commonly watch for the ability to report Trespass. That’s the case for one man who chose to protest against a resort in Vail. According to the report, the man was wearing a bright yellow chicken suit and holding a sign expressing his distaste for something the resort had done. He had been told by police previously that he could be on public property, but not on the resort property. A few days later, a witness saw him off the pavers and on resort property. He was served a summons for Trespassing without incident and cooperated fully with police.
Larimer County Trespassing Lawyer: Definition of Third Degree Criminal Trespass in Colorado
In Larimer County, Colorado, Third Degree Criminal Trespass – C.R.S. 18-4-504 – is:
The other degrees of Trespass require that the property be enclosed like with a fence or wall, or that the person enter someone’s dwelling. Because the property was open, no fence or anything to keep someone off the area, but the man was specifically told not to be on the property, he would be facing the Third Degree Trespassing Charge.
Sentence for Chicken Suit Man Third Degree Trespass Charges in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Third Degree Criminal Trespass is a petty offense. This level offense is punishable by up to 10 days in the Larimer County Jail and $300 in fines. However, Third Degree Trespassing can be a class 5 felony if the land the person trespasses on is considered agricultural land and the person trespasses with the intent to commit a felony on said agricultural land.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Trespass, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. We also practice in Greeley and Weld County. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR GREELEY SITE. Together, we can protect your future.
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