State v. Armen’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “Because of the public invitation, [defendant's] initial entry was not a trespass. Upon completion of his legitimate business, [defendant] was not privileged to remain. [Defendant] argues, nevertheless, that Higgins arbitrarily ordered him to leave before he had the opportunity to complete his business. The record indicates and [defendant] concedes that he had not informed Higgins that he had additional matters to discuss. Because the evidence viewed in the light most favorable to the State supports a finding that [defendant] had completed his business and that his continued presence interfered with the operation of the district office, we conclude that the District Court was not compelled to entertain a reasonable doubt as to the lawfulness of Higgins' order.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Marcopolos · 154 N.C. App. 581 - State v. Marcoplos

2. “1. A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that that person is not licensed or privileged to do so, that person: [[Image here]] E. Enters any place in defiance of a lawful order not to enter that was personally communicated to that person by the owner or another authorized person.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the concurrence
   e.g. State of Maine v. Samuel Sanchez