Assuming the person is just trying to relieve themselves and attempt to conceal themselves but get caught by the cops anyway (They are not trying to flash anybody). Most people say no, but yet this is the law in many states so why don't more people speak out against this law to state legislators?
2006-12-20 16:32:08 · 16 answers · asked by Fishy5499 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Joe your just a bad boy. If it was shorter you might not got caught. *
2006-12-20 16:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The solution to the problem in much easier...hold it until you find a restroom then you won't have to worry about being labeled a sex offender by accident!
There is no reason to speak out against the law because we are a civilized society and it is not socially acceptable to urinate wherever the mood strikes. If it were changed then every perv that flashes will use the "I was just urinating in public" excuse.
2006-12-20 17:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all Pee Stinks. If people are allowed to pee where ever the urge hits them, then can you image the wall outside of Walmart? It is a health risk. Pee can carry diseases like hepatitis A, B, and C for starters. The main group of public urinators are people who drink too much alcohol. They shouldn't be encouraged to be out in public like that anyways. Then there is the issue of public decency. We still live in a society where clothing over certain body parts aren't optional. I believe that if you really think you have a valid reason for peeing in public, you can still get a lawyer and fight it.
2006-12-20 16:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by Future Citizen of Forvik 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It boils down to intent. Depending on the state, your statute probably reads something like "whoever recklessly, knowingly, or purposely exposes himself...". Therefore, the inadvertent display classifies as sufficient Mens Rea or criminal recklessnes, such that you would be guilty of reckless indecent exposure. There is nothing wrong with that; public urination is a crime in and of itself, so anything incidental to that is sufficiently linked. As for lobbying, it is doubtful that a politician will risk is constituency by focusing on such 'perceived' problem.
2006-12-20 16:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by themountainshaker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any way you look at it, it is public indecency. The laws have changed, some times for the better, sometimes not!
2006-12-20 16:35:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only illegal if you didn't pee your pants with your ding-dong on the inside.
Besides, only an idiot can't find a bathroom, and a bigger idiot actually gets caught.
What, are you going to go to your state legislators with the complaint that you can't just pee anywhere you want to? ugh.
This ain't Mexico.
2006-12-20 17:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you will probably just get find in most states and most people don't speak-up about because it's just wired I'm not one to judge because when you gata go you gata go
2006-12-20 16:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by Growth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not a sex offense, its a vagrancy violation or a form of vandalism, unless of course you're peeing on a passer-by, then its a sex offense
2006-12-20 16:35:27 · answer #8 · answered by jglassdude 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cases, it's disrespectful, unless you are camping or such. There are restrooms in almost every building.
2006-12-20 16:40:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wish I could pee standing up- it would make Mardi Gras easier!
2006-12-20 16:41:51 · answer #10 · answered by meaty_okra 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋