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Hiring Jeff Kennedy turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.
We did exactly as Jeff instructed and the case was dismissed. There are no words to explain how happy we are with his performance.
Jeff was able to get my twice the legal limit BAC thrown out and he kept me from having an interlock device put on my car.
The responsible consumption of alcohol is a standard feature of all kinds of social events. When things get crazy, however, people run the risk of endangering themselves or others. Read on to find out what happens when you are charged with public intoxication.
In the state of Texas, merely imbibing alcohol in public does not make one a criminal. Going to celebrate over a few cold ones with your friends or family is not something that will get you in trouble, per se. Public intoxication is a crime, however, that can be brought when you are drunk in public and could possibly pose a threat to yourself or others.
In order to be charged with public intoxication, an arresting officer must first have probable cause to detain you. They may rely on visible signs of intoxication to make an arrest.
If you are arrested, an officer will likely take you to a local police department for processing. From there, depending on the charges at play and your level of intoxication, you may be allowed to leave once you are no longer deemed a threat.
Later, you may have to make a court appearance, where you will be read your charges. In Texas, public intoxication is a misdemeanor offense punishable by no more than a $500 fine. Although the legal punishment for a public intoxication charge is relatively minor, you could also be faced with other consequences, such as social or professional troubles.
When you’ve been charged with public intoxication in Texas, a lawyer can help you come up with some possible defenses against the allegations, with the ultimate goal of having the charges dropped. Some common defenses used for public intoxication cases in Texas include:
Although public intoxication may seem like a minor charge, being found guilty can be punished by a fine and some unpleasant consequences at work or in your social life. Repeat offenses may be even more serious.
That’s why many people facing a public intoxication charge elect to consult an experienced attorney. The legal team at The Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy is passionate about defending the rights of the accused and wants to help you clear your name.
Ready to contact a public intoxication lawyer in Fort Worth? Call 817-605-1010 or fill out the following form to contact a lawyer at The Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy now. Our case consultations are free and come with no obligations.
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