I was arrested for a drunk in public charge in California and I have a court appearance coming up. I’ve never been in trouble like this before. What can I expect in court?

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I was arrested for a drunk in public charge in California and I have a court appearance coming up. I’ve never been in trouble like this before. What can I expect in court?

Asked on March 22, 2009 under Criminal Law, California

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Robert Pellinen / Law Offices of Robert Pellinen

Answered 15 years ago | Contributor

This is a violation of Penal Code section 647(f) and is a misdemenor, but a very low grade and very rarely will a person go to jail for this offense, unless he has many prior arrests.  Try to get the charge reduced to an infraction or an offense t


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