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    Default Urinating in Public

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Washington

    I was caught urinating behind a garbage can in the city of Bellevue, WA. According to the city ordinance 10.04.040 Urinating in public.

    A person is guilty of urinating in public if he or she intentionally urinates or defecates in a public place, other than a washroom or toilet room, or at a place and under circumstances where such act could be observed by any member of the public. Every person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
    It doesn't describe the penalties for such an action...which worries me.

    This is my first offense and I don't want this to be on my record (I am applying for engineering jobs atm). I have talked to a few lawyers and they are trying to charge my $1500 minimum for this case. I work 15-20 hr/week at minimum wage and can't afford this, plus I didn't qualify for the public defender...is there a way I can talk with the prosecutor and get a deal for some sort of infraction + fine that won't go on my record (such as littering or something else)?

    I kind of screwed myself by giving a voluntary statement so I'm done for if I try to plead not guilty and the cop shows up.

    If I plead guilty, will they most likely give me a misdemeanor, or something lesser because I am expediting the process?

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    Default Re: Urinating in Public

    Under Bellevue City Code Sec. 10.04.020, the offense appears to be defined as a misdemeanor (a minor crime).

    You are free to try to negotiate with the prosecutor without the assistance of a lawyer.

    If you plead guilty, you will be convicted of the charge to which you are pleading guilty. If you want a plea bargain, work it out before you plead guilty.

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