§ 140.05. Trespass.\n A person is guilty of trespass when he knowingly enters or remains\nunlawfully in or upon premises.\n Trespass is a violation.\n
N.Y. Penal Law § 140.05
Trespass
Applied in 39 court decisions — leading case People v. Cahill
Most recently applied in Reyes v. City of New York (June 2025)
2014-09-22
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