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Public intoxication is a crime in Iowa and can result in fines and jail time. I.C.A. § 123.46 states that consuming alcohol in a prohibited area or being visibly intoxicated in public is a simple misdemeanor. While not as severe as a felony, a conviction can still mean jail time, fines and a criminal record—which can impact your employment and personal life.
You can’t:
If convicted, a public intoxication charge can be expunged after 2 years—as long as you don’t have any other convictions in that time. But avoiding a conviction altogether is always the best option.
A simple misdemeanor public intoxication conviction means:
Even though enhancements for repeat offenders were removed in 2019 prior convictions may still impact sentencing and increase jail time.
A conviction can limit:
Avoiding a conviction is key. A criminal defense attorney can help you understand your charges, build a strong defense and fight for reduced or dismissed penalties.
If a police officer thinks you are public intoxicated they may give you a preliminary breath test or a chemical test. A chemical test must be done within 2 hours of arrest to measure alcohol in your blood, breath or urine.
Your rights are:
A good defense can mean dismissed or reduced charges and no permanent criminal record. A public intoxication attorney can:
Going through a public intoxication charge on your own can be tough. Our criminal defense lawyer will:
Don’t let a public intoxication charge ruin your future. Call today for a consultation and get started on your defense.
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