Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

public urination
I had a hearing for a summons I received for public urination yesterday. After a long time waiting I was finally called. The public defendant told me simply that the minimum penalty is $50 unless I can prove I have a medical condition. My concern was not the cost of the penalty but having a record. The public defendant told me I would not have one since this only a summons and I was never finger printed. So I agreed. Did I make mistake? Obviously, there is no reason for the public defendant to have misled me. I feel like I am being paranoid, but something just does not feel right about this. I would appreciate any help on this matter. Thank you.

Asked on 4/01/09, 12:07 pm

Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

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Re: public urination

If you plead guilty to a reduced charge of a violation and not the original misdemeanor charge then you will have no criminal record.

Answered on 4/01/09, 12:11 pm

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