If you have been accused of trespassing, you will most likely be facing a misdemeanor offense, but in some cases, this charge can be increased to a felony. Either way, it pays to work with a top Orlando criminal attorney who can help you fight these charges and keep the crime off of your criminal record.
When you are facing a misdemeanor, it is absolutely critical you not take chances on your Orlando criminal lawyer. Just because these crimes are not as serious as felonies, does not mean they cannot result in serious penalties. You can still serve time in jail, pay fines and, most importantly, you will have a criminal conviction on your record. This means whenever you apply for housing or employment you will have to explain to the interviewer why you have a criminal record.
Fortunately, there are quite a few defenses open to an experienced Orlando criminal attorney who is representing a client accused of trespassing. In some cases, the person may not have even broken in, but refused to leave when asked to. These are the easiest type of case to fight, as they often involve a domestic disagreement or an intoxicated person who didn’t want to leave the bar. In some cases, people accused of this crime might also be accused of disorderly conduct, and we can help represent you against these charges as well.
If you illegally entered a property while carrying any type of weapon, no matter the reason, the charge may be increased to a felony. This offense is punishable by up to five years imprisonment and should never be taken lightly. Again though, it is defendable.
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