Why You Need an Attorney if You are Charged with Being Drunk in Public – PC 647(f)
Why You Need an Attorney if You are Charged with Being Drunk in Public – PC 647(f)
To some, a charge of public intoxication may not seem like a big deal compared to other alcohol-related offenses such as driving under the influence. However, a public intoxication charge can result in several months of jail time, hefty fines and a criminal record. The penalties are even harsher if you are a repeat offender or if you are under 21 years of age. Therefore, it is important to have…
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Charged With PC 647(f) In San Diego? If you were arrested for being drunk in public also known as public intoxication in San Diego, it is important to know what consequences you may be facing. Under California Penal Code section 647(f), it is a misdemeanor to be found in any public place under the influence of any liquor, drug or controlled substance if: The person's public intoxication makes him or…
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Drunk In Public In San Diego In California, pursuant to Penal Code section 647 the crime of being drunk in public is prosecuted as a type of disorderly conduct. To be convicted of this crime, a person must be intoxicated in a public place, and either be unable to exercise care for his or her own safety or for safety of others, or has to interfere with or obstruct or…
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San Diego Public Intoxication Laws San Diego 10 News reported on the arrest of William Carroll, a fan attending a San Diego Chargers football game on January 17, 2010. Carroll was removed from the stadium by police, taken to jail, and booked on suspicion of being drunk in public and resisting arrest. An off-duty police officer who was sitting in the same section as Carroll during the game reported his…
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