Drunk in Public / Public Intoxication: Virginia Misdemeanor Criminal Offense What is public intoxication law in Virginia? Drunk in Public or Public Intoxication is the Virginia criminal misdemeanor charge for public displays of drunkenness. Virginia law 18.2-388 punishes drunk behavior in public places. A conviction for public intoxication, or for being drunk in public, is punished […]
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FAIRFAX VA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Drunk in Public in Fairfax VA, a Misdemeanor Charge under VA Code 18.2-388 and Fairfax County Code 5-1-1, for behaving Drunk in Public in Fairfax County, resulted in DROPPED charges. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. Read more about Drunk in Public Law […]
ARLINGTON COUNTY VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Not Guilty plea to Public Intoxication, a Misdemeanor Charge under VA Code 18.2-388 and Arlington County Code 17-7 resulted in expected DISMISSAL of the charges after community service. Courthouse: Arlington General District Court District Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington Virginia. Read more about Drunk in Public […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Public Intoxication misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388, Arlington Code 17-7) for passing out in a cab will be DISMISSED after just 6 months of good behavior. Courthouse: Arlington General District Court District Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington Virginia. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Public Intoxication misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388, Arlington Code 17-7) for passing out in the middle of a street from intoxication will be DISMISSED after 9 months of good behavior and 25 hours of community service. Courthouse: Arlington General District Court District Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington Virginia. […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Public Intoxication misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388, Arlington Code 17-7) was DISMISSED after completion of community service. Courthouse: Arlington County Circuit Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington Virginia Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Public Intoxication misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388, Arlington Code 17-7) was DISMISSED after completion of community service. Courthouse: Arlington County Circuit Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington Virginia Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388, Fairfax County Code 5-1-1) was DROPPED at the first hearing. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY RESULT: Three misdemeanor charges – Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388, Fairfax County Code 5-1-1), associated Destruction of Property Charge, and Open Container Charge (Fairfax Code 5-1-25) – were all DROPPED. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Read more about Drunk in […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388, Arlington Code 17-7) will be DISMISSED without the client needing to come back to court as long as 35 hours of community service are completed within four months. Courthouse: Arlington County General District Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington Virginia Read more about […]
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULTS: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charges (Va Law 18.2-388, Fairfax County Code 5-1-1) were DROPPED in each client’s case for this week in Alexandria and in Fairfax, at the first court hearing for each charge. Great week. Courthouse: City of Alexandria General District Court, 520 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Fairfax […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388, Fairfax County Code 5-1-1) was DROPPED after completion of 28 hours of community service. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor Drunk in Public charge (Alexandria Code 13-1-5, Va Code 18.2-388) was DISMISSED at the first hearing. Courthouse: City of Alexandria General District Court, 520 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor Drunk in Public charge (Arlington Code 17-7, Va Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of 25 hours of community service. Courthouse: Arlington County General District Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22201 Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388) was DISMISSED by agreement with police officer. City of Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street, Alexandria Virginia 22314. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public / Intoxication in Public charge (Fairfax City Code 54-228, Va Law 18.2-388) was DISMISSED after completion of 20 hours of community service. Courthouse: City of Fairfax General District Court, 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, VA 22030. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public charge (Arlington Code 17-7, Va Law 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED. No community service, no fines, no alcohol classes required. Courthouse: Arlington County General District Court, 1425 N. Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22201 Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULTS (Clarendon St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl): Class 1 Misdemeanor charge for Urinating in Public under Arlington County Code 17-21, for urinating on an attended police cruiser, while being observed and photographed by Arlington Police Officers standing inches away, was DROPPED at the first hearing. Related Drunk in Public charge resulted […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388) was DISMISSED at the first hearing. City of Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street, Alexandria Virginia 22314. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388) was DROPPED at the first court hearing. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in […]
FALLS CHURCH VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service. Courthouse: City of Falls Church General District Court, 300 Park Avenue, Room 107E, Falls Church, VA 22046. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: An Army major’s Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388) was DROPPED at the first court appearance. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge (Va Law 18.2-388), a second charge within 3 months of the first one that was dropped, was DROPPED as well, at the first hearing. Read more about Public Intoxication laws and defenses here: Virginia Drunk in Public / Public Intoxication Laws and Defenses+
Arlington County, Virginia: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge, Va Law 18.2-388, was DROPPED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
Alexandria, Virginia: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge, (Va Law 18.2-388, City of Alexandria Code 13-1-5) was DISMISSED by the judge at the onset of the trial, after a defense Motion to Suppress. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public […]
Arlington County, Virginia: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge, Va Law 18.2-388, was DROPPED at the initial appearance. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
City of Alexandria, Virginia: Public Intoxication misdemeanor charge, Va Law 18.2-388, was DISMISSED. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
Fairfax County, Virginia: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge, County Code 5-1-1, Va Law 18.2-388, was DROPPED at the initial appearance. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
City of Alexandria, Virginia: Drunk in Public misdemeanor charge, Va Law 18.2-388, was DROPPED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
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. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
Arlington County, Virginia: Client’s initial trial for Drunk in Public, VA Code 18.2-388, with other representation had resulted in a conviction and criminal record. For his appeal, he hired Ms. Medvin and the charge had resulted in a DISMISSAL, a complete reversal of his original case disposition. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: […]
Arlington, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of 25 hours of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
Arlington County, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED with completion of 30 hours of community service and good behavior for 12 months. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Public Intoxication by Narcotic / Drug Charge Adderall (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of 10 hours of community service. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Felony & Misdemeanor […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of 25 hours of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DROPPED at the first court appearance. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of 10 hours of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DROPPED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DISMISSED at the first court appearance. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED in 3 months after completion of 25 hours of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Public Intoxication Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) for DROPPED at the initial court appearance. Possession of Marijuana misdemeanor offense (VA Code 18.2-250.1), will be DISMISSED after completion of substance abuse classes and 12 months of good behavior. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC […]
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 | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in […]
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service. Associated Possession of Alcohol by a Minor charge will not be pursued. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in […]
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DISMISSED after completion of 20 hours of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Today Marina represented two separate clients with Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charges (VA Code 18.2-388). Both clients walked away with their charges being DROPPED. Morning – Client 1: Marina was hired for client’s Circuit Court Appeal after he was convicted in General District Court without her representation. The client walked away with his […]
Fairfax City, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DROPPED after completion of community service. 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 […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
City of Alexandria, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
Fairfax County, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
City of Fairfax, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained [hideit hide=”.tags”]
Northern Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
FAIRFAX, VA: Class 1 Misdemeanor charge of Obstructing Justice / Performance of a Law Enforcement / Police Officer while that Officer is Effectuating an Arrest (Va Code 18.2-460) was DROPPED together with an accompanying Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388). Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN […]
Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
Fairfax Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) has been DROPPED. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
Arlington, Virginia Criminal defense attorney case result: Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Law 18.2-388) was DISMISSED. § 18.2-388. Profane swearing and intoxication in public; penalty 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, […]