Welcome back to the Law Office of Hieu Vu YouTube channel! Today, we’re diving into a legal topic that many may find trivial but can carry significant consequences—public urination. We’ll explore how this seemingly minor act can range from an infraction to a misdemeanor, depending on where it happens, and how it can affect your criminal record and background checks.
First, we explain the legal implications of public urination, including how it’s classified in different jurisdictions. For example, in quieter neighborhoods with less nightlife, like Westminster, public urination may be treated as a minor issue. However, in cities like Fullerton, where active nightlife leads to a higher incidence of public urination complaints, the offense can be treated more severely, sometimes resulting in arrests or citations.
Next, we break down what it means to have public urination on your record. We clarify the difference between being charged and being convicted. If you’re charged but not convicted, the offense does not go on your criminal record. However, if you plead guilty or are convicted of a misdemeanor, it will be recorded and could impact your employment and other background checks.
We also discuss how public urination can affect job applications, academic standings, and what shows up during background checks. For example, an infraction (marked with an “I” on your citation) is treated similarly to a traffic ticket and does not go on your criminal record. A misdemeanor (marked with an “M”), however, does go on your record and can have serious consequences for your job prospects and academic opportunities.
If you find yourself facing a public urination charge, it's crucial to know your rights and explore potential defenses. Misdemeanor charges can be serious, and if convicted, they can show up on your background checks, affecting future opportunities. In many cases, it's advisable to consult an attorney who can help you navigate the complexities of the law, challenge the charges, or work toward getting them dismissed.
Understanding your legal rights and knowing when to seek professional legal help can make all the difference. If you or someone you know is facing a public urination charge, don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance.
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First, we explain the legal implications of public urination, including how it’s classified in different jurisdictions. For example, in quieter neighborhoods with less nightlife, like Westminster, public urination may be treated as a minor issue. However, in cities like Fullerton, where active nightlife leads to a higher incidence of public urination complaints, the offense can be treated more severely, sometimes resulting in arrests or citations.
Next, we break down what it means to have public urination on your record. We clarify the difference between being charged and being convicted. If you’re charged but not convicted, the offense does not go on your criminal record. However, if you plead guilty or are convicted of a misdemeanor, it will be recorded and could impact your employment and other background checks.
We also discuss how public urination can affect job applications, academic standings, and what shows up during background checks. For example, an infraction (marked with an “I” on your citation) is treated similarly to a traffic ticket and does not go on your criminal record. A misdemeanor (marked with an “M”), however, does go on your record and can have serious consequences for your job prospects and academic opportunities.
If you find yourself facing a public urination charge, it's crucial to know your rights and explore potential defenses. Misdemeanor charges can be serious, and if convicted, they can show up on your background checks, affecting future opportunities. In many cases, it's advisable to consult an attorney who can help you navigate the complexities of the law, challenge the charges, or work toward getting them dismissed.
Understanding your legal rights and knowing when to seek professional legal help can make all the difference. If you or someone you know is facing a public urination charge, don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance.
Contact Information:
To contact me, you can go to vulawoffice.com
Website: Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Office Of Hieu Vu
LinkedIn: Hieu Vu | Tustin CA
Twitter: Hieu Vu (@Hieuvulaw) on X
Facebook: Law Office of Hieu Vu | Tustin CA
Instagram: Instagram (@hieuvuesq)
Yelp: Law Office of Hieu Vu - Tustin, CA
Appointments: Law Office of Hieu Vu, Orange County DUI Attorney
Phone or Text: 714-589-3063
Law Office of Hieu Vu
18002 Irvine Blvd #108
Tustin, CA 92780
Music: www.bensound.com
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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 a
01:33sufficient restroom resources to use.
01:36As 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 that misconceptions learn how a charge can become a part of your
02:15record and the difference between being 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.
02:42Only the latter does it go on your criminal record.
02:46It's important that you deal with this properly so that way it,
02:48it does 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 plead guilty to it,
04:03no big deal. However, if you plead 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
04:15background checks. On 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. Remember,
05:10each case is unique and seeking professional legal advice is always advisable.
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