Trespass

New Congressional Act Overrules Wyoming Trespass Laws, Legalizes Corner-Crossing

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Cheyenne, Wyo. – A recent congressional act has stirred the legal waters in Wyoming by overriding state trespass laws that concern corner-crossing, a topic of heated debate among landowners, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts. The new federal legislation grants individuals the right to cross from one piece of public land to another at the corners, where private and public lands meet. This development challenges long-standing Wyoming statutes that previously treated such actions as trespassing. Corner-crossing involves stepping momentarily on private property at the intersection of square plots of land to access adjacent public lands. For years, … Read more

Picnic Peril: Dartmoor Landowner Claims Even Casual Visits Could Trespass, Supreme Court Debates Outdoor Recreation Rights

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LONDON, UK — Tensions between public access and private ownership on Dartmoor escalated as a significant legal challenge reached the Supreme Court. The case, instigated by multimillionaire hedge fund manager Alexander Darwall, seeks to redefine what activities are permissible on the moorlands, potentially setting a precedent that could impact outdoor recreation across England. Dartmoor, known for its vast, rugged landscapes, has historically been a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to experience the freedom of wild camping and other recreational activities without the constraints typically imposed by private land ownership. However, the crux of the ongoing … Read more

Busy Weekend for Loveland Police Department: Vehicle Trespass, Fraud, and Accidents Fill the Blotter

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LOVELAND, Colorado – The Loveland Police Department has reported a series of incidents that occurred on Friday and Saturday. These incidents include vehicle trespass, fraud, assaults, and several vehicle accidents without injuries. On Friday, the police received reports of vehicle trespass in the 1400 block of North Denver Avenue and the 2500 block of Brittany Drive. Another report of fraud came from the 200 block of East 42nd Street. In the afternoon, a vehicle accident without injury occurred at the intersection of 37th Street and Butternut Drive. The police department itself was a scene of … Read more