SPECIFIC PENAL CODES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Public Intoxication in California — PC §647(f)
Public intoxication under PC §647(f) is being so intoxicated in a public place that you are unable to care for yourself or others or obstruct public ways. It is a misdemeanor carrying up to 6 months in county jail but is often diverted to treatment.
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Public Intoxication California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §647(f)
- Classification
- Misdemeanor
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 6 months county jail, $1,000 fine
- Probation Eligible
- Yes — diversion common
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- PC §647(f)PC §415HS §11550VC §23152
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