Just a question about trespassing

[grahamsy2k]

So I was mowing my girlfriends lawn today and a car pulled up next door and walked up to me and asked if I lived at the house I was mowing, I said no. "So you probably don't know the people next door" he said. I said no. He then told me he was from the city (Brazil) and he was going to take a walk around their property (The house next door).

So he went and walked behind the house and I contiuned mowing (own my brand new john deere). not even five mins later he was driving off.

My question is; is that legal for him to just walk on their property while they werent home?

 

[churchmouse]

So I was mowing my girlfriends lawn today and a car pulled up next door and walked up to me and asked if I lived at the house I was mowing, I said no. "So you probably don't know the people next door" he said. I said no. He then told me he was from the city (Brazil) and he was going to take a walk around their property (The house next door).

So he went and walked behind the house and I contiuned mowing (own my brand new john deere). not even five mins later he was driving off.

My question is; is that legal for him to just walk on their property while they werent home?

Did he show credentials, explain why he was taking a stroll on the property....did you ask........

That does not go un-challenged around here.

 

[grahamsy2k]

He showed me his badge. He didn't say why, I didn't ask why. I almost feel like I didn't have the right to. Wasn't my property.

 

[Scutter01]

So I was mowing my girlfriends lawn today and a car pulled up next door and walked up to me and asked if I lived at the house I was mowing, I said no. "So you probably don't know the people next door" he said. I said no. He then told me he was from the city (Brazil) and he was going to take a walk around their property (The house next door).

So he went and walked behind the house and I contiuned mowing (own my brand new john deere). not even five mins later he was driving off.

My question is; is that legal for him to just walk on their property while they werent home?

If there are no signs or barriers restricting entry and the person has not been previously asked to leave, then it's not trespassing. I'm not going to quote the whole IC, but it's this one:
IC 35-43-2-2

 

[churchmouse]

He showed me his badge. He didn't say why, I didn't ask why. I almost feel like I didn't have the right to. Wasn't my property.

Badges.....we dont need no stinking badges............................

I get your point but really, badge or no he should explain himself.
We have had this happen around here with the city zone patrol and other agency's. We make them clarify what when and why. I will watch them just to be sure. Trust no one un-less you know them. Tell the folks he was there.
JMHO of course but these days folks find new and creative ways to do dastardly things.

 

[Sylvain]

He showed me his badge. He didn't say why, I didn't ask why. I almost feel like I didn't have the right to. Wasn't my property.

What badge?

 

[hornadylnl]

Was he wearing a hoodie?

 

[LANShark42]

So I was mowing my girlfriends lawn today and a car pulled up next door and walked up to me and asked if I lived at the house I was mowing, I said no. "So you probably don't know the people next door" he said. I said no. He then told me he was from the city (Brazil) and he was going to take a walk around their property (The house next door).

So he went and walked behind the house and I contiuned mowing (own my brand new john deere). not even five mins later he was driving off.

My question is; is that legal for him to just walk on their property while they werent home?

Now for the important question - What JD did you buy??? I have a 2004 X485SE. It's the equivalent of a new X730. John Deere RULES!

 

[grahamsy2k]

Was he wearing a hoodie?

no haha

What badge?

City of Brazil badge.

Now for the important question - What JD did you buy??? I have a 2004 X485SE. It's the equivalent of a new X730. John Deere RULES!

Thank you! thats what I really wanted to talk about. Its a D110, its a basic model but Its still awesome. I just had to try it out today even though the lawn was still a little wet!

 

[BogWalker]

While we've gotten equal performance from the tractors of John Deere's competitors, there is no equal to a John Deere lawn mower.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Badges.....we dont need no stinking badges............................

I get your point but really, badge or no he should explain himself.
We have had this happen around here with the city zone patrol and other agency's. We make them clarify what when and why. I will watch them just to be sure. Trust no one un-less you know them. Tell the folks he was there.
JMHO of course but these days folks find new and creative ways to do dastardly things.

Why? Sure you can ask, but why should he be compelled to answer?

 

[LANShark42]

no haha



City of Brazil badge.




Thank you! thats what I really wanted to talk about. Its a D110, its a basic model but Its still awesome. I just had to try it out today even though the lawn was still a little wet!

D110 is a decent mower if you take care of it and don't abuse it. Congrats!

 

[churchmouse]

Why? Sure you can ask, but why should he be compelled to answer?

I can be very compelling...........

 

[Kutnupe14]

I can be very compelling...........

Of that, I have no doubt.... but for me, dispense with the donuts. I prefer cheese danishes....

 

[Waveraider]

My guess is he was there to check for a new deck installed or something that a neighbor complained about. Either way, more income for the town of Brazil (tax or fine).