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Originally Posted by theking
A person that I know was convicted of pissing in an alley behind a bar...at night...when a cop spotted him. He was convicted of Sexual Misconduct and was shocked to learn that he would have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
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Not according to CRIMINALDEFENSELAWYER.COM
http://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com...ination-in-cal
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There are several misconceptions about California public urination charges including the rumor that these charges can result in a person needing to register as a sex offender. This is simply not accurate and can result in people having far more fear than is necessary if they are facing public urination charges. Many believe (wrongly) that public urination charges are part of Chapter 617.23 (Indecent Exposure Crimes) which would be charged as sex crimes.
Wobbler Crimes
Public urination charges are commonly considered a "wobbler crime" which means that the District Attorney may elect to elevate the charges for public urination from a mere ticket to a misdemeanor. The fines for charges associated with public urination in California are also dictated by individual county rules and may vary widely across California.
California Penal Code Section 372
Public urination charges are typically charged as part of California Penal Code Section 372. This section of the penal code is a misdemeanor charge and is part of the public nuisance clauses of California's Penal Code. In addition, there could be charges that include endangering public health that could also be included in public urination charges.
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