Originally Posted by
deniah
not arguing the legalese or technicalities... simply the absurdity of the notion of inviting someone in and immediately withdrawing the offer to cause trespass.
"hey bob want to come in and have a beer? psych -- youre in my garage get out or i shoot"
Yes, it's absolutely absurd. And yet, I think it's actually possible.
My understanding is if you have been asked to leave private property, despite having been previously invited, you may step over the line of criminal trespass. Perhaps the first 3 times failure to comprehend the request could be argued, but multiple parties? Further, sufficient time was given for compliance with the unreasonable, unjust, incorrect, but lawful request to leave.
Civil matters can be settled afterwards. And I think interference with use of property by possessor is easy to demonstrate here too.