- Jurisdiction
- Georgia
GA Criminal Trespass
(a) A person commits the offense of criminal trespass when he or she intentionally damages any property of another without consent of that other person and the damage thereto is $500.00 or less or knowingly and maliciously interferes with the possession or use of the property of another person without consent of that person.
Accused struck mailbox with vehicle after midnight. Accused was arrested next morning and charged with criminal trespass. Once accused was bailed out, lawyer recommended that accused contacted property owner to apologize, offer repairs, and compensate for repairs already complete. No eye witnesses to actual incident and accused did not discuss incident with police or make statement. Physical evidence from accused vehicle found at scene by investigating officer. No negative history between accused and damaged property owner.
How does the DA prove that the accused intentionally damaged property?
(a) A person commits the offense of criminal trespass when he or she intentionally damages any property of another without consent of that other person and the damage thereto is $500.00 or less or knowingly and maliciously interferes with the possession or use of the property of another person without consent of that person.
Accused struck mailbox with vehicle after midnight. Accused was arrested next morning and charged with criminal trespass. Once accused was bailed out, lawyer recommended that accused contacted property owner to apologize, offer repairs, and compensate for repairs already complete. No eye witnesses to actual incident and accused did not discuss incident with police or make statement. Physical evidence from accused vehicle found at scene by investigating officer. No negative history between accused and damaged property owner.
How does the DA prove that the accused intentionally damaged property?