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Florida Criminal Trespass Laws<\/h1>\n
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Most people know that you should not enter or remain on someone else’s property without permission. Even if you didn’t intend any harm, when you purposefully remain on the property of another you could be found guilty of Florida’s criminal trespass laws.<\/p>\n

Florida law recognizes two forms of criminal trespass:<\/p>\n

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  1. Trespass in Structure or Conveyance<\/li>\n
  2. Trespass on Property Other Than Structure or Conveyance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For purposes of this statute, a "conveyance" is defined as a sleeping car, an aircraft, a trailer, an automobile, or a boat, vessel or ship. This means you could face a criminal trespass<\/a> charge for sleeping in someone else’s car without permission.<\/p>\n

    Proof of Intent is Required<\/h2>\n

    Although a conviction for criminal trespass doesn’t require actual proof of intent to trespass, it does require proof that the defendant willfully entered or remained on the property without permission. For permission to be withdrawn<\/a>, it must be communicated so that they are put on notice that they should leave.<\/p>\n

    What is Criminal Trespass in Florida<\/h2>\n

    The following are common ways that Florida’s criminal trespass laws<\/a> are violated:<\/p>\n