Trespassing On Private Property

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Accordingly, state laws permit you to sue anyone who illegally interferes with your property. If someone is on your land without your consent, then you may have an action called “trespass” against them. A trespass occurs when someone is intentionally and wrongfully on your property. The trespasser may have either intended to trespass or may have simply overstayed your permission. A trespasser can be sued in both civil and criminal courts. The state can bring criminal trespass charges, and the property owner or occupier can bring a civil suit for damages. Both criminal and civil suits are important because they protect private property and punish trespassers for unlawful activity.