Q: Charged with Criminal Trespassing II in Oregon. Am I guilty?
The property is an old school that was recently fenced in for reconstruction. Owned by the city of Redmond, Oregon. I was on the property reading a book. A woman came out and asked me to leave. I assume she is an employee of the city council as they are in charge of the reconstruction. I told her That I wouldn't leave because there are no "no trespassing signs" and this is city property. She said she would call the police and I told her I would wait and speak with them to determine what to do next. They arrived. I explained the situation and charged with the misdemeanor.
Am I guilty of this charge? Do I have a case? Or should I bite the bullet and pay the $1000 fine that is sure to really help me out!
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