Public Intoxication Charges in Manassas

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

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

Public Intoxication Charges in Manassas are Class 4 Misdemeanors

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 being intoxicated in public 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 intoxicated in public in Manassas can be charged with violating Prince William County Code §16-14 or the Virginia Public Intoxication statute (Va. Code §18.2-388).

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

Penalty for Public Intoxication Charges in Manassas

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

The fine for a Public Intoxication charge in Manassas can be pre-paid without going to court. However, pre-paying the fine is admitting 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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