Can I be charged with trespass after being told to leave a bar or apartment complex?

Can I be charged with trespass after being told to leave a bar or apartment complex?

Short Answer: Yes.

Explanation: Once a person is told to leave by someone with authority, remaining or returning may create trespass exposure. The defense may focus on whether the warning was clear, who gave it, whether the person had lawful permission, and whether the accused knowingly remained unlawfully.