Q: Do I need a criminal lawyer for a trespassing charge?
I just got a summons to go to an arraignment for the 22nd of December. I sass caught leaving my girlfriends apartment for an emergency.
A:
You can jump into the ocean without a life jacket - but should you? Trespass is a Class 1 Misdemeanor with the potential of 12 months in jail and/or $2500 fine - do you jump in without a life jacket?
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A: With the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney, this charge may ultimately be dismissed if the details of your case permit it. Click on "find a lawyer'.
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