Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

PC 555 is a misdemeanor. The maximum sentence is a fine and /or a jail sentence. Depending upon the court and the judge the penalty could be very low or high. It is unlikely that it will involve jail time. Consluting with an attorney will give you a beter idea what will occur in court.

This code section and those following are copied below:

PEN �555. It is unlawful to enter or remain upon any posted property without the written permission of the owner, tenant, or occupant in legal possession or control thereof.

Every person who enters or remains upon posted property without such written permission is guilty of a separate offense for each day during any portion of which he enters or remains upon such posted property.

PEN �555.1. It is unlawful, without authority, to tear down, deface or destroy any sign posted pursuant to this article.

PEN �555.2. It is unlawful to loiter in the immediate vicinity of any posted property. This section does not prohibit picketing in such immediate vicinity or any lawful activity by which the public is informed of the existence of an alleged labor dispute.

PEN �555.3. Violation of any of the provisions of this article is a misdemeanor.