In the
law of
tort,
property, and
criminal law a
trespasser is a person who commits the act of
trespassing on a property, that is, without the permission of the owner. Being present on land as a trespasser thereto creates liability in the trespasser, so long as the trespass is intentional. At the same time, the status of a visitor as a trespasser (as opposed to an
invitee or a
licensee) defines the legal rights of the visitor if they are injured due to the
negligence of the property owner.