What to do if my 18 year old son was arrested for disorderly conduct because he was peeing in a bush in the far side of a parking lot?
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What to do if my 18 year old son was arrested for disorderly conduct because he was peeing in a bush in the far side of a parking lot?
I have checked the local ordinances and there is nothing about public urination. He did not expose himself to anyone. The local statutes do say that any misdemeanor can be charged. He was hauled off to jail, put before a judge 8 hours later, and the judge dismissed the charge. Meanwhile, he has an arrest record for disorderly conduct even though the charges weren’t valid. I can’t find any state statute for public urination, especially not one for arrest. Isn’t this a case of improper arrest and imprisonment? Getting this expunged may not be enough.
Asked on September 17, 2013 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your son should have attorney assistance from an attorney licensed in his state (I myself am licensed in Minnesota.) You ought not post details of a criminal matter on a public website. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will speak initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in a limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
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Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
He should retain counsel. If the case was ultimately dismissed, he may usually file an expungement action to seal any records of the arrest and charges. The arrest for a misdemeanor was, however, proper
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