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Criminal Trespass

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  1. ∆ gained entry by subterfuge or surreptitiously remained in any building;
  2. ∆ knew that he was not permitted to do so

PA doesn’t have to prove intent; Criminal tresspass is the crime of unlawful entry

2
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∆ cannot be guilty of criminal trespass if:

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  1. the building was abandoned;
  2. the building was open to the public and complied with all lawful terms and conditions of being there; or
  3. the defendant reasonably believed the owner would have authorized him to be there.