Trespassing And Entrapment Laws

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In Missouri, trespassing involves entering a property after being asked to leave. Deliberately enticing someone to break a trespass order can be considered entrapment, which is generally illegal. Seek professional legal advice for your specific situation.

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Understand that in Missouri:
- Invading a property after being expressly asked to leave is trespassing.
- Invoking someone to commit a crime doesn't absolve them of responsibility.
Ask the business for written confirmation of the trespass notice to clarify its terms.
Is it legal for them to try to get me to break the trespass?
In Missouri, it's generally considered unethical, and potentially illegal, for someone to deliberately entice another into committing a crime. However, the specifics of your situation may require professional legal advice.
So if the business owners intentionally tell my girlfriends ex to go to their business with the intent of coercing me to break the trespass. Is that legal?
In Missouri, intentionally provoking someone to commit a crime can be seen as entrapment, which is generally considered illegal. However, the specifics of your case can greatly impact the outcome. It would be advisable to seek professional legal advice.