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 Oklahoma, criminal trespassing is defined under the state's penal code and occurs when a person unlawfully enters or remains on someone else's property without permission. The property can include residential, agricultural, recreational areas, as well as buildings and vehicles. For an act to be considered criminal trespass, the individual must have either been given notice that entry was forbidden or, if they were already on the property, received notice to leave and failed to do so. The penalties for criminal trespassing in Oklahoma can vary depending on the circumstances of the violation, such as the type of property trespassed upon and the intent of the trespasser. Penalties may include fines, imprisonment, or both. It is important for individuals to understand that property owners have the right to set boundaries and that violating these boundaries can lead to criminal charges.