Property Invasion, Damages, Trespass Trespass on cul-de-sac

[Paul717]

Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania

I received a trespassing citation for parking in a undeveloped cul-de-sac and resting in the back of my vehicle. How can I fight this citation?

 

[Highwayman]

You follow whatever procedure is outlined on the ticket for entering a not guilty plea and then go to court.

 

[adjusterjack]

I received a trespassing citation for parking in a undeveloped cul-de-sac and resting in the back of my vehicle. How can I fight this citation?

Start by reading the Criminal Trespass statute:

View Document - Unofficial Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes from WestlawNext

If you were cited for that section you might have a defense if there were no signs or fences. Go back and take photos.

If you were charged with anything else, give us the statute number on the citation. If it's a local code, give us the name of the city.

A Class 3 misdemeanor can get you fined and up to a year in prison. A summary offense can get you fined and up to 90 days in jail:

Pennsylvania Criminal Offenses - Felony vs. Misdemeanor

Either gets you a "criminal record" so you would be wise to consult a criminal defense attorney.