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    Default Trespassing in a Park After Hours

    My question involves traffic court in the State of: Pennsylvania

    One of my colleague reached park at 5 PM and sun sets at 5.05 PM and I went to meet her and talked for about 10 mins and we were about to leave at 5. 25 but cop came in and asked why we were still at park after the sun set although he saw us about leave from park. We told him that we were about to leave but he was pushy as to why i got in after the sun set although i told him that i came to see my colleague and leaving then. He mentioned we will get a citation for the fine 300$ each for being in park after hours.

    Could you please advise if I should plead not guilty and suggest the best reason to let judge know to not charge us with any misdemeanor or any other fines? We are really worried as we both had never gone through this type of issue in 30 years of life. Please advise on what I should do.

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    Default Re: Trespassing in a Park After Hours

    If you identify the exact charge that was filed against you, we will be able to tell you if it is a misdemeanor ticket or an infraction. If it is a misdemeanor (criminal) charge it would make sense for you to consult a criminal defense lawyer.

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    Default Re: Trespassing in a Park After Hours

    I've never seen a "ticket" for a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania. It could however be a SUMMARY OFFENSE or an infraction as Mr. K says. Of course, since you haven't received the charge yet, it could be any of these.

    I'd still be inclined to at least talk to a lawyer if it is a summary offense.

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