CHARGED WITH PUBLIC URINATION OR DEFECATION IN PITTSBURGH?

Residents of the Southside have become increasingly frustrated by the influx of alcohol related nuisances. As a result, City of Pittsburgh Police Officers are cracking down on public urination violations by charging violators with public ordinance offenses. 

PUBLIC URINATION DEFINITION AND PENALTIES

Pittsburgh's Public Urination Ordinance is found at Section 601.16 of the City's Code of Ordinances. A person commits a violation if he or she urinates or defecates in, on or about a public place, private property where the public is admitted by easement or license, or a private place without the owner's consent. 

If convicted, you are facing a $500 fine plus court costs, for a total of roughly $600-$650. The worst consequence of a public urination conviction is the fact that this offense is searchable on the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal, where it can be discovered by employers, educational institutions, and other interested parties. 

PUBLIC URINATION IN THE SOUTHSIDE

The most common location for individuals to be charged with Public Urination is the Southside area of Pittsburgh, typically in alleyways after bars and restaurants have begun to close. In some instances, individuals are directly caught in the act or are observed adjusting their zipper or pants upon exiting an alleyway. Regardless of which scenario applies, most officers will presume that you were urinating in public and will issue a citation accordingly.

HOW THE ZUCKERMAN LAW FIRM CAN HELP

Don't let one bad night impact your future. At the Zuckerman Law Firm, we have helped those charged with public urination obtain dismissals, avoid fines and court costs, and obtain expungements of their records. Our rate for representation for your summary trial in Pittsburgh is often less than the possible fines and costs you face upon conviction. 

Our office has represented numerous college students and young professionals facing public urination charges. Let a professional help you navigate the system and fight for the best possible resolution. To receive a quote, call the Zuckerman Law Firm today at 412-447-5580 today.