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Public Intoxication in Murfreesboro

Public Intoxication

If you are drunk in public and are unreasonably annoying other people, a danger to yourself or a danger to others, you can be charged with public intoxication, a Class C misdemeanor offense. A conviction for public intoxication can result in:

  • Probation
  • Jail time
  • Fines
  • Mandatory alcohol treatment
  • Payment of court fees

Most importantly, a misdemeanor conviction will result in a permanent criminal record that can have many adverse affects on your life. A criminal record contains information regarding your arrest, the outcome of your case and other personal information. The record is stored in law enforcement databases that can be accessed by employers and other public individuals through a criminal background check. The data is easily obtained through online websites that offer criminal record searches for a small fee. A person with any type of criminal record will not be eligible for certain types of employment and professional licenses. A guilty verdict in a criminal case, even for public drunkenness, can even result in the loss of a current job or an existing license. A criminal record can also make it difficult to acquire student loans. An academic institution may even dismiss a student that has been found guilty of committing a crime. With so much at risk, fighting public intoxication charges is imperative. You will stand the best chance of a favorable outcome to your case by retaining an experienced Murfreesboro criminal defense lawyer who can attack the prosecution's case.

Murfreesboro Criminal Defense Attorney

Attorney Stan Bennett is a criminal defense lawyer that represents clients in misdemeanor cases such as public intoxication. You can be arrested for public intoxication in virtually any non-private location, including at a sporting event or entertainment venue. Stan will negotiate with the prosecution for a reduction in charges or even a case dismissal depending on the facts of the case. A criminal record can limit your employment options and create other difficulties in life. Stan will challenge the prosecution's case in every way that I can, and make sure your rights are protected.

Contact a Murfreesboro criminal defense lawyer for qualified representation if you have been arrested for public intoxication.