California Public Intoxication Defense Lawyers

Public Intoxication Overview – California Penal Code Section 647(f)

Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor crime. A defendant can be convicted of disorderly conduct by being drunk in public. Under California Penal Code 647(f), the definition of public intoxication is when a person is found in any public place under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a controlled substance, and is in a condition where he or she is unable to exercise care for his or her own safety or the safety of others. Public intoxication is also when a person is in a public place while under the influence, and that person interferes with or obstructs or prevents the free use of any street, sidewalk, or other public way.

The public intoxication law under California is heavily enforced. Public intoxication laws can significantly affect a person’s criminal record if convicted of the crime. If you get arrested for public intoxication, it is important to contact an experienced public intoxication lawyer. Public intoxication is a misdemeanor. A conviction for public intoxication can result in imprisonment in county jail for up to six months, probation, and steep fines. A conviction could affect the status of the defendant’s present or future employment. If the defendant is under 21 years of age, the defendant can lose his or her driver’s license for one year. See California Vehicle Code Section 13202.5.

If you or a loved one is facing a public intoxication charge or have recently been arrested for public intoxication, it is important that you call an experienced public intoxication attorney. At Wallin & Klarich, our attorneys have over 30 years of experience in handling all types of criminal matters, including public intoxication. Our attorneys will defend your rights and fight to get you the best possible result in your case. Call us today at (888) 749-0034 or visit us on our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.