Is Public Intoxication a Criminal Offense in Manassas?

Is Public Intoxication a Criminal Offense in Manassas?

Is Public Intoxication a criminal offense in Manassas?  Many people think that because it is not punished with jail, a Manassas Public Intoxication charge is not a crime.  If you have been wondering, is Public Intoxication a crime in Manassas, read the post below.

Public Intoxication Charge in Manassas

A Manassas Public Intoxication charge (Prince William County Code §16-14) criminalizes being intoxicated in public.  An offender can also be charged under the state code version of this statute, Va. Code §18.2-388.

For purposes of a Manassas Public Intoxication charge, intoxication can be caused by alcohol, drugs or both (even prescription medication).  The term public includes places in open view and visible to the public-including someones’ own property.

Is Public Intoxication a Criminal Offense in Manassas?

A Public Intoxication charge in Manassas is a crime.  It is a Class 4 misdemeanor and is punished with a fine up to $250.  The fine is pre-payable, but pre-paying the fine is an admission of guilt and will result in a conviction on the offender’s permanent criminal record that can never be expunged.

Additionally, the offender will not be able to obtain a concealed carry permit for three years and if he has one, he must surrender it after he is convicted.

For more information on a Manassas Public Intoxication charge, click here.

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