drunk and disorderly Flashcards
drunkeness definition
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of intoxication liquor, to the extent of losing control over normal and mental function
what is intoxicating liquour?
alchohol
drunk in a public place
it is an offence for any person who whilst drunk in a public place to be guilty of disorderly behaviour
what type of offence is drunkeness in a public place?
- summary
- fine only
what act covers drunkeness in a public place
section 91 criminal justice act 1967
what act covers drunk and incapable?
section 1 licensing act 1902
(summary and fine only)
how many convictions of drunkeness do you need to face a 12 month ban?
3
what act covers bieng drunk and responsible for a child (under 7)
section 2 licensing act 1902
(summary offence and max 1 month in prison)
public place definition
any highway or other premises or place to which the material time, the public have, or are permitted to access, whether on payment or otherwise