Blog: Municipal Court Offenses

Public Urination and Other ‘Embarrassing’ Charges in NJ: How a Lawyer Can Help

Jun 17, 2025

It happens more often than most people think. You’re out with friends, maybe at the beach or a summer festival, and suddenly you really need to go—but there’s no restroom in sight. What might seem like a harmless decision in the moment can result in a citation, summons, or even an arrest for public urination in New Jersey. And once it happens, panic sets in: If you’ve been cited or charged with public urination...