Legal Question in Criminal Law in Alabama

Criminal Trespassing

Does a charge of Criminal Trespassing have to prove criminal intent to be found guilty?


Asked on 2/03/01, 1:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter Blocker Walter l. Blocker, III P.C.

Re: Criminal Trespassing

intent is not an element of any of the three degrees of trespass in alabama, however, "knowingly" is an element of all three degrees of trespass. "knowingly" means that the defendant did not trespass accidentally or with the belief that he had the right to be where he was. please call me if i can be of further assistance at 205-879-9595

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Answered on 3/21/01, 1:17 am


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