Manassas Drunk in Public Charges

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

Manassas Drunk in Public Charges are Misdemeanors

The term public includes places open and visible to the public.  As a result, people can be convicted of Manassas Drunk in Public charges if they are intoxicated on their own property if that part of the property is visible to the public.

Manassas Drunk in Public charges can be charged under Prince William County Code §16-14 or the Virginia Drunk in Public statute (Va. Code §18.2-388).

Click here for more information on a Virginia Drunk in Public charge under Va. Code §18.2-388.

Penalty for Manassas Drunk in Public Charges

Manassas Drunk in Public charges 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 and are punished with fines up to $250.  The fine can be pre-paid, avoiding the need to go to court and contest the charge.  However, paying the fine is admitting guilt to the charge and will result in a conviction on the offender’s permanent criminal record.  Criminal convictions in Virginia can never be expunged.

Additionally, convictions for Manassas Drunk in Public charges will prohibit the offender from obtaining a concealed carry permit for three years and is he has one, he must surrender it.

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