Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
Accused of a disorderly conduct that I didn't commit
Basically, I did not actually urinate in public but what the officer wrote on the citation blew things way out of proportion. The officer stopped me before I was even able to commit the act, and I was hiding in the woods.
Should I give in and pay my 10 dollars? Is it worth the time and money to fight this, due to the fact that I was discrete and didn't actually get to urinate? Should I just blow of it off and get an expungement later?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Accused of a disorderly conduct that I didn't commit
If it's a $10 fine, it's a very minor summary offense. You're probably better off just paying the fine, especially if he's offering to reduce misdemeanor charges. I don't know about getting a summary offense expunged. I've been asked about it in the past but that was long before the internet was available. Now, with the internet, that may be something you want to consider since it will continue to show on the UJS Portal with the charges even if they were reduced to summary offenses. In fact, it may even be worse if you are found not held for court on a misdemeanor or felony since the case will simply show as "closed." Maybe someone else has a more up to date answer about what to do with these cases.
Re: Accused of a disorderly conduct that I didn't commit
$10??? With costs it will be much higher than that, even if the fine is $10.
You can't get a conviction expunged.
Re: Accused of a disorderly conduct that I didn't commit
if he didn't write the word attempt on the citation, you should fight it.
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