Second Offense Public Urination

[lawfacts]

A man in California was cited for public urination, and has a prior misdemeanor conviction for the same thing. What are the chances of getting the charge reduced to an infraction?

[Mr. Knowitall]

With priors? That's a discussion to have with a criminal defense lawyer.

Usually, behind this type of story there's a serious alcohol problem. If a prosecutor is likely to believe that's part of the problem, he should be looking into alcohol treatment and recovery / 12 step programs. If a prosecutor is apt to look at the larger facts and wonder if he's a sex offender, all the more reason to work with a lawyer.