NSW Trespass

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Gazman

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Can I charge someone with trespass if they come on board my boat without my express permission? I have a 34 foot flybridge cruiser moored at a marina and someone has stated that they intend to come on board while I am not there.
 

Rod

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Sort of - you can take them to court for civil trespass. You do not charge them with criminal trespass. As a general rule only police charge people for crimes.
 

Tim W

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For all we know, their reason might be legit.
What reason do they give (could they have) for doing so?