ORIGINAL: targethogs
Here in California, before the trespassing issue is even hit upon, the land has to be properly posted (certain size sign and lettering) if the signs were down for any reason, it is the owners responsibility to make sure it is up...Arizona is the same way...land has to be clearly posted at the time of the infraction and that would be checked by the Sheriff or DFG at the time of the incident.
I don't condone trespassers, and most of the private land around here is posted very well...so if you are on it you are tresspassing...No doubt. If you are trespassing here even for the first time the fine is pretty steep, I can't remember but I think the first time is around $250 or so, it may be higher in other parts of the state.
here in md blue paint is really all thats needed.. that means private properity but we got every kinda sign up you can think of....u say in cali. an arizona they check to make sure the signs are up at the time of the incident, well if i was a tresspasser i would jus tear the signs down an bury themwhere i crossed.. no signs no trouble???????