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Is it illegal to go into a retail store's dumpster after the store is closed?

Asked on Nov 27th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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It doesn't say "private property" or anything like that.
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Criminal Law Attorney serving Munhall, PA
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It is probably trespassing but it may make an interesting constitutional argument. Is the dumpster on the store's property or on public property? I really don't know but I can think of arguments in your favor.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2017 at 9:47 AM

William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900

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