Kentucky Statutes 511.060 – Criminal trespass in the first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of criminal trespass in the first degree when he or she knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling.
(2) Criminal trespass in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor, unless the offense occurs during a declared emergency as defined by KRS § 39A.020 arising from a natural or man-made disaster, within the area covered by the emergency declaration, and within the area impacted by the disaster, in which case it is a Class D felony.
For details, see § 532.060 and § 532.090
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 151, sec. 6, effective July 14, 2022. — Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 101, effective January 1, 1975.
(2) Criminal trespass in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor, unless the offense occurs during a declared emergency as defined by KRS § 39A.020 arising from a natural or man-made disaster, within the area covered by the emergency declaration, and within the area impacted by the disaster, in which case it is a Class D felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 511.060
- Dwelling: means a building which is usually occupied by a person lodging therein. See Kentucky Statutes 511.010
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 151, sec. 6, effective July 14, 2022. — Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 101, effective January 1, 1975.