Public Intoxication – Punishment – California Penal Code 647(f)
Orange County/Los Angeles Public Intoxication Attorney
Public intoxication is a misdemeanor and if you are convicted, you can face up to six months in jail and up to a one thousand dollar ($1,000) fine along with court fees.
If you are under 21, the court can suspend your driver’s license for up to one year, even if driving was not involved. If you do not have your driver’s license yet, the court can order the DMV to delay the issuance of a driver’s license to you for up to one year.
The punishment increases if you have multiple public intoxication convictions within a 12-month span. A 2nd drunk in public conviction will require a minimum of 90 days in jail.
If you are arrested for public intoxication, be sure to talk to a public intoxication attorney to know what defenses you may have. At the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan, I am a public intoxication attorney working all over Southern California including Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire. I will be aggressive in getting your charges dismissed. Call today at (714) 248-DOAN (3626). For more information, visit www.OCLegalDefense.com.
Public Intoxication – Overview