Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) BA State Certification Practice Exam

If someone is urinating in public but not for a lewd purpose, what might they be charged with?

1. Indecent Exposure

2. Disorderly Conduct

3. Public Intoxication

4. Lewd Conduct

The correct answer is: Disorderly Conduct

When an individual is urinating in public without any lewd intention, they may be charged with disorderly conduct. This charge typically encompasses a range of behaviors that are disruptive or inappropriate in a public setting but do not necessarily involve sexual or lewd actions. Disorderly conduct can be applied in situations where someone's actions disturb the peace or are offensive to others, including public urination. The focus in this case is on the disruption of public order rather than any intent to expose oneself or engage in lewd conduct. Other options, such as indecent exposure, public intoxication, and lewd conduct, imply some form of sexual intent or additional context not present when someone is simply urinating in public. Therefore, disorderly conduct is the most fitting charge in this scenario.