2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes Article 22B - First and Second Degree Trespass.

Article 22B.

First and Second Degree Trespass.

§ 14‑159.11.  Definition.

As used in this Article, "building" means any structure or part of a structure, other than a conveyance, enclosed so as to permit reasonable entry only through a door and roofed to protect it from the elements. (1987, c. 700, s. 1.)

 

§ 14‑159.12.  First degree trespass.

(a)       Offense. – A person commits the offense of first degree trespass if, without authorization, he enters or remains:

(1)       On premises of another so enclosed or secured as to demonstrate clearly an intent to keep out intruders; or

(2)       In a building of another.

(b)       Classification. – First degree trespass is a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1987, c. 700, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 101; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

 

§ 14‑159.13.  Second degree trespass.

(a)       Offense. – A person commits the offense of second degree trespass if, without authorization, he enters or remains on premises of another:

(1)       After he has been notified not to enter or remain there by the owner, by a person in charge of the premises, by a lawful occupant, or by another authorized person; or

(2)       That are posted, in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, with notice not to enter the premises.

(b)       Classification. – Second degree trespass is a Class 3 misdemeanor. (1987, c. 700, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 102; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

 

§ 14‑159.14.  Lesser included offenses.

 

The offenses created by this act shall constitute lesser included offenses of breaking or entering as provided in G.S. 14‑54 and G.S. 14‑56. (1987, c. 700, s. 1.)

 

§§ 14‑159.15 through 14‑159.19.  Reserved for future codification purposes.