Public Urination and Sex Offender Status

While it may seem like a completely harmless crime to you at the time, the law does not take public urination lightly. In Texas, public urination is a Class C misdemeanor, and having a public urination charge on your record can adversely affect your life much further down the line than you may realize.

If you have been charged with public urination, a lawyer can potentially turn the misdemeanor charge into a violation that will not go on your record. For legal assistance, contact Austin criminal attorney Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950 and schedule an initial consultation.

Punishments for Public Urination

The worst part of a public urination charge is not the maximum fine of $500 that comes with it. The problem is that having a public urination charge on your record classifies you as a sex offender in certain states. While Texas is not one of those states, the offense will follow you to another state if you move away from Texas. Sex offenders lose many privileges that they might take for granted, such as:

• Living near schools and playgrounds
• Staying in homeless shelters
• Working with children

Sex offenders are also required to register themselves as sex offenders when they move, so their new neighborhood knows who they are, where they live, what they look like, and what they were convicted of doing. In some instances, they may be required to share their email address and any instant messenger aliases as well.

Contact Us

If you or someone you know has been accused of public urination, do not hesitate to aggressively defend yourself. Call Austin criminal defense attorney Ian Inglis at 512-472-1950 to discuss your specific case and any concerns you may have.