aggravated trespass

British  

noun

1. law an offence in which a trespasser in the open air attempts to interfere with a lawful activity, such as hunting

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aggravated trespass

A force representative said the first three arrests were on suspicion of aggravated trespass after activists broke "into the race circuit shortly after midday" and climbed on to scaffolding around a big screen.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2023

The Met Police said Samuel Johnson, 40, of Reydon, Suffolk, and Patrick Hart, 37, of Brislington, Bristol, have been charged with aggravated trespass.

From BBC ● May 28, 2023

Despite the chaotic arrest, the man sustained only minor injuries and was jailed for three misdemeanors: two counts of resisting arrest and one of aggravated trespass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2023

McFadden, who has three previous convictions for aggravated trespass, was ordered to pay the same amount of compensation and costs, and handed a 12-month community order, including 80 hours of unpaid work.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2023

The latter added that the protesters "have been arrested by Met police officers for criminal damage and aggravated trespass."

From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2022