If a hunter crosses onto a farmer's property while hunting and refuses to leave after being told, what can the hunter be charged with?

The appropriate charge in this scenario is Criminal Trespass, which reflects the legal implications of entering someone's property without permission and then refusing to leave after being asked to do so. In this context, trespassing occurs because the hunter entered onto private property with the intent to hunt without obtaining consent from the landowner.

In Missouri, Criminal Trespass involves knowingly entering or remaining on a property without permission. Since the hunter has been told to leave and continues to stay on the farmer's land, this violation can escalate the offense.

Choosing Trespassing 1st Degree, while seeming plausible, typically involves aggravated circumstances such as using a weapon or causing damage to the property. The scenario depicted does not suggest these elements are present. Assault and Disorderly Conduct are not directly relevant to this scenario, as they pertain more to physical harm or inappropriate behavior that disrupts public peace, which does not seem to apply to the situation described.

Therefore, the charge of Criminal Trespass accurately captures the essence of the offense committed by the hunter in this situation.