Public Indecency can happen in Greeley under many circumstances now that our warm weather has arrived. While many men have fondly stated that “the world is a man’s urinal,” they don’t realize the potential “exposure” they face. In our attention starved society, girls and young women love to call police and then post about the terrible experience they just faced in social media. It makes them feel like a super hero or media star – really. And, don’t expect kindness or understanding when a Greeley Police officer shows up at your door. Officers have learned that it is safest to their careers to charge everyone and leave the decision to prosecute up to the Greeley City Attorney or Weld County District Attorney.
Public Indecency Criminal Record in Weld County for Urinating Outside
While Public Indecency is normally seen as a minor offense, it can still create a big problem if you end up with a criminal record. Imagine facing a permanent record for peeing in the bushes at your house. Some will automatically presume you had more sinister motives and need a sex offender label to protect their children. Most cities have joined the State of Colorado and created laws prohibiting Public Indecency.
Charges for Public Indecency in the Greeley Municipal Court and Weld County Court
Colorado’s Public Indecency statute makes it possible to be charged with an offense in the Greeley Municipal Court, or the Weld County Court. Unfortunately, many times people charged with Urinating in Public or going pee in public, will believe a prosecutor who tells them this is a small offense and that it will quickly be over if they accept a plea bargain. In reality, many good people have a long-term record which potential employers and friends can see. Prosecutors are paid to convict offenders and do not look out for an accused’s best interests. You need your own attorney since the government has their own. Call us for help.
Urinating in Public is Charged as Public Indecency in Weld County
Anyone urinating in public can face a Public Indecency charge in Weld County if they are accused of “knowingly exposing his or her genitals to the view of a person where it is likely to cause affront or alarm to the other person.” C.R.S. 18-7-301(1)(e). This “affront or alarm” does not need to occur, but only needs to be in a situation where it is “likely” to happen. This very subjective language in our state law is designed to leave the decision of a conviction up to a jury. Don’t take this chance by yourself. You don’t want to end up with a conviction.
If you face charges of Public Indecency, remain silent and call our Public Indecency lawyers at 970-616-6009. Together we can protect your future.
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