61-3B-1 Definitions
61-3B-2 Trespass in structure or conveyance
61-3B-3 Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance
61-3B-4 Trespass on student residence premises or student facility premises of an institution of higher education
61-3B-5 Trespass on state government property; aiding and abetting; penalties
61-3B-6 Mine trespass; penalties
61-3B-7 Animal or crop facilities trespass; penalties; injunctive relief

Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 61 > Article 3B - Trespass

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Conveyance: means any motor vehicle, vessel, railroad car, railroad engine, trailer, aircraft or sleeping car, and "to enter a conveyance" includes taking apart any portion of the conveyance. See West Virginia Code 61-3B-1
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Structure: means any building of any kind, either temporary or permanent, which has a roof over it, together with the curtilage thereof. See West Virginia Code 61-3B-1
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.