Ley sobre la Entrada Ilegal en Propiedad Privada en Maryland

Explicación Simple

No puedes entrar en la propiedad de alguien más si te dicen que no lo hagas, a menos que creas que tienes derecho a estar ahí. Si no sigues esta regla, puedes meterte en problemas con la ley.

Es como si alguien te dijera que no entres a su casa. Si lo haces a pesar de su aviso, podrías tener problemas, igual que si ignoras una señal de alto al manejar.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan va a la casa de su amigo Pedro. Pedro le dice que no entre al jardín porque está en reparaciones. Si Juan entra de todos modos, podría enfrentarse a una multa o incluso a pasar tiempo en la cárcel.

Penalidades

Puede resultar en una multa de hasta $2,500 o hasta un año de prisión, dependiendo de las repeticiones.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Maryland Criminal Law Code Section 6-403 (2023) - Wanton Trespass on Private Property (a) A person may not enter or cross over private property or board the boat or other marine vessel of another, after having been notified by the owner or the owner’s agent not to do so, unless entering or crossing under a good faith claim of right or ownership. (b) A person may not remain on private property including the boat or other marine vessel of another, after having been notified by the owner or the owner’s agent not to do so. (c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: (1) for a first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both; (2) for a second violation occurring within 2 years after the first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and (3) for each subsequent violation occurring within 2 years after the preceding violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both. (d) This section prohibits only wanton entry on private property. (e) This section also applies to property that is used as a housing project and operated by a housing authority or State public body, as those terms are defined in Division II of the Housing and Community Development Article, if an authorized agent of the housing authority or State public body gives the required notice specified in subsection (a) or (b) of this section.