Will a conviction for criminal trespassing go on my record?
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Will a conviction for criminal trespassing go on my record?
I was at a friend’s who was hosting a graduation party. I got drunk and all I remember is waking up in hospital the next day. I was told that I entered the neighbor’s apartment without permission. The hospital report show that I was intoxicated with alcohol. I am now being charged with criminal trespassing; court date is next week. I need advice how to defend myself because I was not aware of the fact that I was in someone’s apartment. I don’t understand how I ended up going to the hospital. The police report says that I didn’t cause damage or fight. I really didn’t have any intentions at all. I may have left the party and on my return entered the wrong door since the party was at room 201 and the case is reported from room 202. Advise me how to defend myself and what charges I maybe facing. also what are the potential penalties?
Asked on June 29, 2011 under Criminal Law, Kansas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Criminal trespass is known as a crime against property. Is is a Class B non-person misdemeanor under Kansas statutes. Do I think that it will show up on a background check? Yes, I do think so. Both the arrest and the conviction as separate entries. So I think that you need to speak with an attorney as soon as you possible can about maybe pleading to a lesser offense - such as a violation - or maybe entering in to some deal where you will receive a conditional dismissal if you enter in to a program or do community service or what ever. You need really good legal advice here from an attorney there. Good luck.
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