People v. Aponte

OPINION OF THE COURT

Judgment of conviction, rendered February 3, 2012, affirmed.

Observed by police urinating “in plain view” opposite a location identified as 2396 First Avenue in Manhattan, defendant was charged with “public urination,” in violation of the anti-littering provisions of New York City Health Code (24 RCNY) § 153.09, which, as here relevant, makes it unlawful to “throw or put any . . . noxious liquid . . . [or] allow any such matter to run or fall into any street [or] public place . . . .” Defendant pleaded guilty to a reduced littering charge {see Administrative Code of City of…