Tag: public intoxication
What is Public Intoxication in Texas?
Public Intoxication in Texas Under Texas law, a person commits the misdemeanor crime of public intoxication, also known as a PI, if they appear in a public place while intoxicated to a degree that they may endanger themselves or another person. Public intoxication is considered a Class C misdemeanor and punishable by up to a…
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How Serious is a Public Intoxication charge?
What is the Punishment for Public Intoxication in Texas Many people who have been arrested for or charged with public intoxication in Austin want to know how serious is a public intoxication charge in Texas or what is the punishment that they face for a public intoxication arrest in Texas? Keep in mind, these are possible punishments…
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Pleading Guilty to a Public Intoxication Charge in Texas
Pleading Guilty to a Public Intoxication Charge in Texas For someone who has been arrested for public intoxication in Texas, it may seem tempting to just plead “guilty,” pay a fine and move on with life. After all, having to spend the night in jail is something you want to forget, right? However, many people…
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