Drunk in Public Charges in Manassas

Drunk in Public charges in Manassas criminalize being drunk (or intoxicated) in public.  For purposes of Drunk in Public charges in Manassas, intoxication can be caused by alcohol or drugs-even medication.  A person is “intoxicated” when he has consumed enough alcohol or drugs to observably affect his manner, disposition, speech, muscular movement, general appearance or behavior.

A Person Can Be Drunk in Public in Manassas If He is On His Own Property

The term public includes places in open view and visible to the public, including your own property.  As a result, a person can be convicted of Drunk in Public charges in Manassas if he is intoxicated on his own property, if that part of the property is visible to the public.

An offender accused of being drunk in public in Manassas can be charged with violating Prince William County Code §16-14 or the Virginia Drunk in Public statute (Va. Code §18.2-388).

For more information on a Drunk in Public charge in Virginia under Va. Code §18.2-388, click here.

Penalty for Drunk in Public Charges in Manassas

Drunk in Public charges in Manassas under Prince William County Code §16-14 or Va. Code §18.2-388 are crimes.  Drunk in Public charges in Manassas are Class 4 misdemeanors.  Drunk in Public charges in Manassas are punished with fines up to $250 and a prohibition on obtaining a concealed carry permit for 3 years.

The fine can be pre-paid without going to court.  However, pre-paying the fine is an admission of guilt to the offense and will result in a conviction on the offender’s permanent criminal record that can never be expunged.

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