Penal Code 647(f) states that you may be charged with California’s “drunk in public” law if you were willfully intoxicated in public to the point that you:
- were unable to exercise care for your safety or the safety of others, OR
- interfered with, obstructed, or prevented others from using streets, sidewalks, or other public paths.
A “drunk in public” charge is a misdemeanor in California and, if convicted, you may have to pay a fine of up to one thousand dollars and/or serve six months in county jail. This conviction will go on your permanent record and can be seen by future employers or anyone else running a background check on you. Hiring an experienced San Diego criminal defense lawyer is essential to fighting your case.
If you have been charged with being “drunk in public,” an aggressive criminal defense attorney can fight to have your misdemeanor charge either dismissed or reduced. Contact the Law Offices of William Daley at (619) 238-1905 for a FREE consultation.
