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Too Much Fun on Greenville Avenue!

Dallas Police put out warnings to the public that there would be a crackdown on public drinking, including open container violators, at the annual Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Turns out, they meant business:

As of 6 p.m. on Saturday, police had issued 21 open container citations and arrested 4 people for public intoxication as well as 2 more arrests for DWI!

We at the Wright Firm are not above raising a pint of green beer in honor of St. Paddy’s Day, but we do encourage everyone to drink responsibly.  If you got busted for having a bit too much fun, give us a call at (972) 353-4600 or check us out on the web at www.thewrightlawyers.com. Our Criminal Defense attorneys are ready to help!

 

If My Friend Gets Drunk At The Super Bowl, Should I Leave Them In The Car?

A lot of people have too much fun at big games like the Super Bowl. They over extend themselves, they drink too much, they eat too much, they don’t get enough to rest, and with the weather down here today they might feel the need to stay warm.  This again can result in people drinking to much, maybe vomiting or passing out in the bathroom stall at the bar or even the table.  All the friends are having a great time and you find yourself playing “rock, paper, scissors” to determine who takes them home.  Then someone has the great idea to leave them in the car. 

Guys, not a great idea!  First of all its way too cold for someone to be left alone in a car unattended and it’s not safe, second there may be a liability concern if the person has had so much to drink that they risk alcohol poisoning or other health risks, and third, although not all encompassing they risk a public intoxication ticket.   Texas Penal Code Section 49.02 defines public intoxication as (a) A person commits an offense if the person appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger the person or another.  So if you leave your friend in the car and an officer pulls up, among other potential liability risks and concerns, the officer could give your passed out friend a ticket for public intoxication and even worse than paying the fine…they will probably miss the Super Bowl and likely you will too because they might be sleeping it off in a drunk tank and you might be going to pick them up at the jail when they are done.

Call a cab, don't drink and drive, and watch out for your friends.  Remember to always drink responsibly! 

If you or someone you know runs into a public intoxication issue please call the Wright Firm at 972-353-4600 or find us on the web at www.thewrightlawyers.com.

Reading this post does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should always consult an attorney regarding the specific facts of your case.  Laws vary by state.  This post is not meant as legal advice but is to educate and entertain.