North Dakota Security Guard Practice Exam

In legal terms, what constitutes 'trespassing'?

1. Entering a property with permission

2. Remaining on property without permission

3. Traveling on public roads

4. Walking past a private residence

The correct answer is: Remaining on property without permission

Trespassing, in legal terms, is defined as entering or remaining on someone else's property without the permission of the property owner or legal occupier. This means that if you have not been given explicit consent to be on that property, your presence there is unlawful. Option B accurately reflects this definition by indicating that the act of remaining on property without permission constitutes trespassing. In contrast, entering a property with permission is not considered trespassing because consent has been granted. Traveling on public roads falls outside the realm of trespassing laws since these roads are open and accessible to the public, and walking past a private residence also does not qualify as trespassing, as this action typically occurs in a public space where individuals have the right to walk by homes. Thus, the correct understanding of trespassing focuses on the lack of permission to remain on private property.