Atlanta Criminal Trespass Attorney
Jeff Manciagli is an Atlanta criminal trespass attorney who has been defending clients charged with this offense for nearly 20 years. One of the most common reasons for a person to be charged with criminal trespass is when they have been kicked out of an establishment and try to re-enter. This can be a nightclub, casino, bar, or home. In many cases, these types of charges will also include another charge such as resisting arrest, assault, or battery. Depending on the type of crime that is included in the arrest, an individual can be facing severe consequences that they may not be expecting. Having an attorney that has experience with criminal trespass and the other charges you are facing will help you to get the best representation and most favorable results.
Criminal trespass can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the type of additional charges that are filed. When a person has a felony on their record, they often are unable to get professional licenses, jobs in the field for which they have trained, and many rights that they take for granted are gone. The charges may result in a fine, probation, parole, or prison depending on the combined charges and conviction.
While this type of crime may seem inconsequential, it can have a serious and devastating effect on your future and should be taken very seriously. Your attorney will explain how the case will be treated by the prosecution and what you can expect in court. They will also discuss the options to have the charges reduced or dropped and what steps you must take to have a positive outcome from the case.
When you meet with an Atlanta criminal trespass attorney, they will determine if your case is classified as criminal or civil. Civil trespass is a very minor offense and usually results in a warning or fine. This is when a person illegally enters property or structures. Criminal trespass is entering property or structures without consent with an intention (criminal intent) to do injury or violence to the people inside or the properly.
Trespass charges may be filed if a person enters their work establishment with the intention to disrupt office work, steal, or commit property damage. In many cases, the charge is combined when a person has been fired from their job and returns to disrupt the office.
A good criminal defense attorney will thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to the charge and identify any extenuating circumstances. They will work with you to create a defense that will provide you with the best outcome and in many cases will be able to have the charges reduced or dropped. It is important to contact an criminal trespass attorney as soon as you have been arrested for this type of crime. The sooner that an attorney is involved, the better they will be able to represent you.
If you need the services of an Atlanta criminal trespass attorney, contact my office and we can meet to discuss your case immediately.