i would take a couple pictures showing the area, or property line, and prove to the judge,DA that there is no posted signs and you did not know that you were crossing into hostile territory...

As with everyone else, I too agree that you should do a little research before going before the judge. Pictures can say a thousand words. I once was hired to take pictures for a lawyer regarding a DWI case and the judge threw out the case based on seeing the area. Unfortunately that may not be enough. I believe here in Wisconsin you no longer have to post your land, it' s up to the individual to know the area they hunt and where the boundaries are. I just wish the people that sometimes hassel us hunting would take more time in knowing where they are. I' ve been stopped numerous times by " leftist tree huggers" telling me I was on private property when I was actually a half mile into a county forest. Just remember to be polite, state only facts and keep your cool. Good Luck and don' t let one yahoo spoil what is one of the greatest sports around.

sorry to hear what happened to you ! If i where you i would get back in the woods and get some pictures before he gets a chance to put up posted signs . Good luck with the courts !!

Laura ,
if you have access to the property on the upwind side of the outfitter this would be the perfect time to hang some " freshly used" tampons and dirty underwear on the bushes . They won' t see another deer for awhile ... [>:]

Around here people are good about just giving a warning. Though I can remember when I was younger and we were chased off an area by an angry farmer with a shot gun.

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[>:] Thank you for the idea I love it. That sure made me laugh about something that has me so irrate. This site is awesome and I look foward to comming back and learning some great tips. I have allready learnd that the hunter out there are great people. Thankyou for all your help and support.

Thank' s to your recomendtions I found the Law and attached it to my letter to the Court. Finaly I found the Law we did not knowingly enter his land. I am so excited ......................





RCW 9A.52.080
Criminal trespass in the second degree.

(1) A person is guilty of criminal trespass in the second degree if he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises of another under circumstances not constituting criminal trespass in the first degree.

(2) Criminal trespass in the second degree is a misdemeanor.

[1979 ex.s. c 244 § 13; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.080.]

NOTES:

Effective date -- 1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902.

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Went to court yesterday over the Trespassing issue. The Code violation we were charged with states RCW 9A.52.090 Criminal Trespassing The law for Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree reads: A person is guilty of trespassing in the second degree " if he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon the premise of another under circumstances not constituting criminal trespass in the first degree" .
We are what I feel beeing railroaded. We are setting up a date for a jury trial. Yuk back to court now I have to find the money to pay for a Lawyer and I am single with 3 kids all for what. Going on a hunting trip to see if I liked it. I wasnt even hunting and I am still charged. Small towns suck.
The four of us were the only ones recested to go down to the sherrifes office to be fingerprinted and have a mug shot taken I thought you only had to do that if you were convicited. What a mess.