Can you get busted even if you aren't driving?
Like if I am at a party and cops crash the party or I am walking down the beach or boardwalk drunk, can I get busted for being drunk?
2006-12-23 16:11:37 · 39 answers · asked by Cuddly Lez 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you are under 21 and drinking, it is illegal.
2006-12-23 16:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by Peanut Butter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep! Public Intoxication. If you are being loud, you could be drunk and disorderly. It's a mess. If you are drunk, it's illegal unless you are at home, by the books. But you can get pulled over for going 41 in a 40 zone, but you rarely do. Same kinda thing.
2006-12-23 16:17:41 · answer #2 · answered by the angry elephant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off if u r not 21 yes u will get in trouble, if u r of age and u r making it known u r drunk u can get in trouble for public intoxicion, so just don't get that drunk were they can tell u r and everything should be okay stay away from trouble, and keep calm no drama!! another thing if u r in a parked car make sure u don't have the keys in the ingition and u can't get into trouble for just sitting in a car, good luck, happy hoildays and be safe.
2006-12-23 17:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by no toosure24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how it is in the UK nowadays with Nanny Tony in charge, but it used to be that you had to be drunk AND disorderly to get arrested. Simply being drunk was not enough. I suspect that has changed, what with Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and the like.
Come to think of it, responsible drinking is a social behaviour, so surely Nanny Tony deserves an ASBO for being anti-social. Just a thought!
2006-12-24 01:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you arent giving alcohol to minors, and if you are 21 or older then it should be ok. if they crash the party they will most likely let u go unless they really need to talk to u for some reason. or if there is reason to believe that youve been doing something illegal wile drunk
2006-12-23 16:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Dont get Infected 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can b arested for being drunk in public even if u are 21. but if u are at a party no unless u have comitted a crime such as beating somebody or being under 21 or smthing like that.
2006-12-23 16:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by sara ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to be drunk in public.
If you are walking down the beach not bothering anyone, and aren't a danger to yourself, probably not.
If you are walking down the beach yelling at passerby, or flashing people, or if you appear in imminent danger of staggering into the surf, you might get arrested.
2006-12-23 16:18:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, Penal Code section 647(f) makes it a misdemenor to be drunk, in public, and unable to take care of your self. Being unable to take care of yourself is a judgment call by the cops (and by the jury if you go to trial, but jurors often assume cops are always telling the truth), so one who is drinking and in public should be careful to pass any "attitude tests" given by the cops. Don't piss them off.
2006-12-23 20:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by Erik B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not in a private house and are drunk, it is public intoxication. If you are in a private house and under age, it is a violation of the zero tolerance policy (you broke the law). The answer, then, is yes. In Michigan, at least, if you break the zero tolerance law, it goes on your driving record. Fair, no, reality, yes.
2006-12-23 16:15:21 · answer #9 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being drunk in public is illegal in most places
2006-12-23 16:52:37 · answer #10 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially if you are over the legal limit!. Hopefully you have a nice officer an he/she will give you a warning and assist you home... If you are under-age, well that is a different story good luck and think before you drink.
2006-12-23 16:51:48 · answer #11 · answered by Spencer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋