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What constitutes defiant trespass in NJ?

Asked on Apr 28th, 2014 on Criminal Law - New Jersey
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Arrangements with my Godson's (now) ex-girlfriend were made to pick up her motorcycle and title. The bike was parked on the street in front of my house. The title was left in the mailbox. She proceeded to come onto the property (unescorted & without permission), open the garage and help herself to items that she felt were her property. I was in the house at the time & did not know she had entered the garage until my Godson told me (he heard her go in the garage). I went outside & immediately told her to leave my property & leave the items. She refused & two individuals she was with carried her back to the street. After calling the police, the one officer told me she can't be charged with trespass unless she's been told she doesn't have permission to be on the property.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Toms River, NJ at Edward J. Dimon
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the police will not sign the complaint. you could bring a private charge against this person. however, the process is quite expensive because you would have to hire a private attorney to prosecute the case. we have done this in the past only once because of the cost involved. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600
Answered on Apr 29th, 2014 at 6:47 PM

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