Walk It Through: Closing Time
Remaining unlawfully in a building, abusive language that risks an assault, and fourth degree assault.
At closing time, the manager tells a regular to leave, with a drink still on the bar.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One night at one bar. Self defense, assault on an officer, and noise near a funeral are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Criminal trespassKnowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in a building, the first degree, or in or upon other premises of another, the second degree.
- Gross misdemeanorThe crime level between a misdemeanor and a felony, punishable by up to three hundred sixty four days in jail, a fine up to five thousand dollars, or both.