Criminal Trespassing Research Paper

Trespassing is defined as physical entry onto another person’s property without the consent of that person. The the textbook further defines the elements of trespassing stating; the Actus Reus is entering or remaining on another’s property, and the Mens Rea is the knowledge or awareness that one does not have lawful access. In the case of Jorge Ramirez, New Hampshire’s criminal trespassing law uses broad language that makes it seem applicable to immigration, stating that a person is guilty "if, knowing he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or remains in any place." Where this law uses the phrase “any place”, most states' trespass laws refer specifically to private property and would be difficult to apply to immigration.

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