Butler, PA asked in Criminal Law for Pennsylvania

Q: I accidentally set off an alarm at a community college, and was stopped by the police. And I'm worried.

I was doing my routine walk around the local community college, and I usually stop inside a building for water and food. And I accidentally set off an alarm because apparently the campus is on lock down for COVID-19. And I was not informed about this, so I went to the campus police. But before I got there a police officer stopped me and asked if I was messing with the doors, I said yes, but I didn't have any bad intentions. We talked and I gave him my information and didn't say what I did was illegal or not. And left me in worry about if they will come to my house and arrest.

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Ryan L Hyde
Ryan L Hyde
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Exton , PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: Highly dountful. Unless tou left out some facts the most to be worried about would be a summary trespass violation. Summary trespass would come in the mail. You made an admission which they can use against you. If you have a clean record and there are no missing facts a citation is the most likely outcome if any charges are filed. Talk to a local attorney. They should be able to allay your concerns. Even if you are cited, these cases are often resolved without a conviction. Talk to an attorney.

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