Legal Question in DUI Law in California

I just got an MIP and urinating in public in Chico, California. When the cops got out of their undercover cop car I dropped the beer and told them that it wasn't mine but they didn't believe me. I don't think they saw the beer in my hand prior to stepping out of their car, but they saw one on the ground next to me. Both charges were marked as infractions. I received my first MIP as a misdemeanor in Santa Cruz when I was 18 but got that waived and did community service for it. I am wondering how I could fight this in court because I don't see how they can prove that the beer was mine or even if I was actually peeing for that matter. I'm also wondering if the first MIP charge will still be viewable and make my consequences worse even though I got that first one waived. Does anybody know how serious MIP's and urinating in public is in chico are and what the fines and consequences will be for this? Advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


Asked on 11/03/13, 7:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You 'fight' it with whatever legal defenses you can prove. Just like any criminal case. The officers will testify what they saw, vs your 'word' denying it. Read the police reports to see what you face.

As long as it is only charged as 'urinating' and not as a sex offense, it isn't all that serious, although a prior will affect the attitude and outcome. .

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be.

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Answered on 11/04/13, 6:59 pm


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