Have you Been Arrested for Trespassing?

In Las Vegas, trespassing charges are very common and often arise out incidents which occur at local casinos. It is not uncommon for hotel or casino security to contact Las Vegas Metro Police to either arrest or ‘escort off the property’ an individual who security believes is causing a problem.

The following Nevada Trespassing Statute details the potential consequences associated with a conviction for trespassing, which may include up to six months in jail and up to a $1,000.00 fine.

N.R.S. 207.200

Any person who, under circumstances not amounting to a burglary, goes upon the land or into any building of another with intent to vex or annoy the owner or occupant thereof, or to commit any unlawful act; or willfully goes or remains upon any land or in any building after having been warned by the owner or occupant thereof not to trespass, is guilty of a misdemeanor. This carries a sentence of up to 6 months in jail, and up to a $1,000 fine.

Oftentimes, the underlying incident leading to a trespassing charge involves a simple misunderstanding, rather than a sincere intent to violate the law. Nonetheless, a trespassing charge is a misdemeanor crime in Nevada and should be handled by an experienced Las Vegas Attorney.

If you were arrested or cited for trespassing while visiting Las Vegas, you won’t typically need to appear if you retain an attorney, and depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to keep the trespassing charge off your record or even completely dismissed. Contact the Kennedy Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation.