Being drunk in public in Oklahoma or simply appearing intoxicated in public in Okmulgee can get you in trouble with the law.
No matter what the source of your intoxication–drugs or alcohol–you may face a misdemeanor charge, which can lead to jail time and fines.
If you or someone you know has been charged with public intoxication or being drunk in public, contact an Okmulgee misdemeanor defense attorney today.
Examining Drunk in Public in Oklahoma Laws
It is illegal to appear intoxicated in public if that intoxication resulted from drugs, alcohol, or other substances that can produce a “high,” such as glue or paint.
It is also illegal to be drunk in public in Oklahoma.
In most cases, it is also illegal to drink a single alcoholic beverage in public, unless on state-authorized premises.
A conviction of public intoxication or being drunk in public in Oklahoma will result in a misdemeanor conviction.
Further penalties can include up to $100 in fines and possibly 30 days in jail. Okla. Stat. tit. 37 § 8
Low-cost Consultation: Okmulgee Criminal Defense Attorney
If you or someone you know is facing a charge of public intoxication or being drunk in public in Oklahoma, call our Okmulgee office at 918-756-9600 for a low-cost consultation.
Or, enter your legal question or concern in the form at the top right of this page, and one of our Oklahoma criminal defense attorneys will promptly return your message.
