A person commits the offense of criminal trespass or criminal trespassing by entering or remaining on the property of another—including residential land, agricultural land, recreational land (such as a vehicle park), a building, an aircraft, or an automobile—without consent and if the person (1) had notice that the entry was forbidden, or (2) received notice to depart, but failed to do so.
The definitions and penalties for criminal trespassing vary from state to state and are usually located in a state’s penal or criminal code (statutes).
In Nevada, criminal trespass is defined under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 207.200. A person is guilty of trespassing when they willfully go upon or remain upon the land or property of another after having been warned by the owner or occupant not to trespass. This includes residential, agricultural, and recreational land, as well as buildings, aircraft, or vehicles. The warning against trespassing can be given in various forms, including verbal notice, posting of signs, or fencing designed to exclude intruders. Penalties for criminal trespass in Nevada can range from a misdemeanor, which may result in a fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months in jail, to a gross misdemeanor or felony for more serious offenses, which can carry higher fines and longer jail sentences. It's important for individuals to respect property boundaries and heed any notices prohibiting entry to avoid criminal trespass charges.