{"id":180,"date":"2020-01-22T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T17:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=180"},"modified":"2020-01-24T12:38:44","modified_gmt":"2020-01-24T20:38:44","slug":"what-should-you-do-if-you-are-charged-with-public-intoxication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/what-should-you-do-if-you-are-charged-with-public-intoxication\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do If You Are Charged with Public Intoxication?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Public-Intoxication.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-181\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Public-Intoxication.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Public-Intoxication-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Public-Intoxication-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the state of Maryland, public intoxication\nis a crime charged to people under the influence of drugs or alcohol who have\ncreated a disturbance in public. It is a misdemeanor crime that can lead to a\nfine or even up to 90 days jail time. What should you do if you are charged\nwith public intoxication?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seek Legal Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be sure to seek legal assistance immediately.\nThis crime has the potential to impact your reputation and introduce a lot of\nuncertainty in life. Also, if convicted in the state of Maryland, the charge\nwill remain on your record for at least three years. Only after that three-year\nperiod are you given the opportunity to have the misdemeanor expunged from your\nrecord. Once you have solicited the help of a lawyer, here are several defense\nstrategies that you can start to discuss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Not intoxicated \u2013 <\/strong>Public intoxication is largely a subjective\ncrime. Arresting officers are only required to confirm that the defendant was\nbehaving in a manner that suggests they were intoxicated. Thus, you can explore\nthe possibility of presenting evidence that proves you were not intoxicated. <\/li><li><strong>Not a significant disturbance\n\u2013 <\/strong>It is very possible that your behavior did not constitute\na criminal violation. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>You can\nwork with your attorney to gather proof that your actions posed no threat of\nharm or disturbance to the public. Generally, eyewitnesses can shed a lot of\nlight on the defendant\u2019s true behavior during the time of arrest. <\/li><li><strong>Prescription medications \u2013<\/strong> Users of prescribed medications cannot be\ncharged with public intoxication. If you suspect that your arrest may be linked\nto the use of a prescribed medication, be sure to bring this to your attorney\u2019s\nattention as it may be very important to the case. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Yourself from Public Intoxication Charges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Convictions of any kind can damage your future\nreputation, financial security, employment or housing opportunities, and rights\nas a citizen; having strong legal defense can help you in dismissing your\ncharges, exploring your best options, or representing you in court.&nbsp; The Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence\noffers high-quality legal representation, personal attention, and\nprofessionalism to help defend those who need it most.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/contact-us.php\">Click here<\/a> or call (410) 986-0088 to\nconsult with an experienced attorney today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the state of Maryland, public intoxication is a crime charged to people under the influence of drugs or alcohol who have created a disturbance in public. It is a misdemeanor crime that can lead to a fine or even up to 90 days jail time. 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