Public Intoxication charges can happen to the best of us, just ask Deshawn Stevenson. Who is actually considered innocent until proven otherwise! Simply put public intoxication in Texas means you are in a public place while intoxicated to the degree you may endanger yourself or someone else. Public Intoxication is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and usually requires 4-12 hours in jail at the time of the incident. While public intoxication is a Class C Misdemeanor it will have a significant impact on your record. A conviction could affect the way that police deal with you in the future. Every time you are pulled over police officers will see that you have a public intoxication conviction. A police officer will surely inspect you far more closely every time you are pulled over specifically to determine whether he/she thinks that you are driving while intoxicated. If you find yourself in this situation it is important that you hire an experienced attorney.
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