Public Intoxication (PI)

Under Texas Law, a person commits the offense of public intoxication if he or she appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may be a danger to one's self or others. (See Texas Penal Code section 49.02). Public Intoxication in Texas is punishable as a Class C Misdemeanor.

Public intoxication charges frequently occur outside of bars and restaurants, however with the proper defense attorney, the State usually has a hard time convicting people of public intoxication charges. With a Public Intoxication charge, the state must prove that you were intoxicated to the point that you were an immediate danger to others or yourself.

Although it may be easy for the state to prove you were intoxicated, it is often difficult for the State to prove you were an immediate danger to yourself or others. For this reason, it is often difficult for the State to convict a person of public intoxication after a trial.

Resolution of Public Intoxication Charges

If you choose to fight your public intoxication charge a good attorney can normally negotiate to keep the public intoxication charge from appearing as a conviction on your record. This is usually accomplished by either dismissal or deferred adjudication. With a deferred adjudication, there will not be a final conviction on your record as long as you comply with the terms and conditions of the court. This will keep the public intoxication charge from negatively affecting your record.

Attorney Ronald Ramos is experienced in fighting public intoxication charges for his clients, and will do everything necessary to help you avoid court and protect your record.

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