Posts Tagged ‘Drunk in Public Defense’
Fairfax County, Virginia: Client’s initial appearance for Drunk in Public, Va Law 18.2-388, resulted in the prosecution having to DROP the charges.
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ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of an Alcohol Safety program and after staying out of Arlington bars for 12 months.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
Arlington, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DISMISSED as per defense’s request at the first court appearance.
18.2-388. Profane swearing and intoxication in public; penalty; transportation of public inebriates to detoxification center.
If any person profanely curses or swears or is intoxicated in public, whether such intoxication results from alcohol, narcotic drug or other intoxicant or drug of whatever nature, he shall be deemed guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. In any area in which there is located a court-approved detoxification center a law-enforcement officer may authorize the transportation, by police or otherwise, of public inebriates to such detoxification center in lieu of arrest; however, no person shall be involuntarily detained in such center.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
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