This video explains what happens when you get caught urinating in public and the legal consequences that can follow. It discusses how the offense can range from a minor infraction to a misdemeanor, with the latter potentially affecting future job prospects and academic standing. The video also highlights how different jurisdictions handle the crime, making it important to review your citation carefully to see if an infraction or misdemeanor is indicated. Additionally, it covers some of your rights and provides guidance on how to navigate the process with your local courthouse.
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00:00Hi, I'm Hugh Vrouw. Today,
00:01we're going to discuss a topic that many find trivial but can have serious legal
00:06complications. Public urination.
00:09We'll explore how this act varies from a minor infraction to a misdemeanor based
00:13on jurisdiction,
00:15its impact on your record and the legal proceedings involved.
00:18Understanding public urination and its legal implications.
00:22We'll explain what constitutes public urination,
00:24how different jurisdictions classify it and the potential legal consequences
00:29ranging from fines to misdemeanors.
00:33Depending on the jurisdiction,
00:35if you have a sleepy neighborhood with an active community that lives around a
00:42restaurant area and they attend city hall meetings a lot and pressure the police,
00:48then the action of a public urination can qualify as a misdemeanor.
00:53Let's take, for example,
00:57the city of Westminster.
00:58Public urination is not that big of a deal given the lack of a bar scene and
01:09the restaurants over there have a sufficient number of restrooms to take people
01:15in. However,
01:17let's contrast this with Fullerton where these restaurants also double up as
01:23bars at night with an active night scene.
01:27The active night scene brings a crowd and the people around there do not have
01:33the sufficient restroom resources to use. As a result,
01:37they will go out there and relieve themselves.
01:42As this happens,
01:43the residents do complain and complain more.
01:46Take this to city hall and then it becomes a political problem at the town
01:51meeting.
01:52This in turn leads to more pressure on the officers doing these public urination
01:58arrest. Sometimes an officer will cite you.
02:02Recently they've been taking people into custody for public urination records,
02:06paperwork. Does public urination go on your record?
02:10Here we clarify the misconceptions.
02:12Learn how a charge can become a part of your record and the difference between
02:16being charged and being convicted.
02:19If you are cited and you have a court case,
02:22that means you have been charged.
02:24That means that the case has not been proven against you and you have not
02:28admitted the charges yet.
02:30This is separate from being convicted.
02:34Convicted means that the charges were proven against you and also or either you
02:40admitted to the charges.
02:41Only the latter does it go on your criminal record.
02:46It's important that you deal with this properly so that way it doesn't
02:48does not go on your record.
02:50Understand the charging process for public urination.
02:54Discover what happens when you're cited for public urination.
02:57The difference between a misdemeanor and an infraction and the implications of
03:00each. When you have an infraction,
03:04you should consider it like a traffic ticket. Let's say for instance,
03:08you are cited for a public urination. The officer gives you the citation.
03:13If you take a look at this and you're fortunate enough to see an eye that's
03:17marked, that means it's an infraction.
03:21An infraction does not go on your criminal record. When this happens,
03:25you can just go to the courts and pay your fines. However, on the other hand,
03:29if you see an M on your tickets,
03:32then that means you got cited for a misdemeanor.
03:35If you got cited for a misdemeanor,
03:37you will want to get help on this because if you plead guilty to a misdemeanor,
03:41then this can go on your criminal record. Specific impacts,
03:46unemployment, academics, and background checks.
03:49We'll discuss how a public urination charge can affect job applications,
03:53academic standings, and what employers see during background checks.
03:58If you are cited for an infraction and you pled guilty to it, no big deal.
04:03However, if you pled guilty to a misdemeanor,
04:07then these things do show up on your background check.
04:10When you do a job application or any type of background checks,
04:16on top of that,
04:17if you're applying to any types of schools and they ask you if you've been
04:20convicted, this will be something you have to disclose as well.
04:24It's important that you know how to defend against a public urination charge.
04:28You know how to push accordingly.
04:31So that way the courts will look at this and say,
04:34we are not having a jury trial on a public urination charge.
04:38You need to explore the potential defenses or at least just wasting people's
04:43times and to make them go to court.
04:46So that way your case can get chart dropped.
04:50Learn when you should consider hiring an attorney and how legal professional
04:53can help you navigate the complexities of public urination laws.
04:58It's important that you do get these charges dismissed.
05:02Facing a public urination charge can be daunting,
05:05but understanding your legal rights and the implication is crucial.
05:09Remember each case is unique and seeking professional legal advice is always
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