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I was arrested for criminal tresspassing at . .what is the average penalty.

I have never been arrested. It was at a music venue. It is highly likley that the venue will not persue the matter.

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Criminal Trespass to Land is a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a maximum 364 days in jail and up to $2500 in fines. There are many possible sentences and you have a right to trial and to confront your accuser and the evidence against you. If you are charged, you should immediately retain an attorney knowledgeable in the field of criminal defense in Chicago, Illinois courts.

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