Module 8 - SSN 02

Question 1

Give definition of Drunkenness

Answer 1

a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

Question 2

Describe offences of:
A. Drunkenness
B.Drunk and disorderly

Answer 2

a. Drunkenness - drunk in a public place/ intoxicated in a public place

b. Drunk and disorderly - drunk in a public place and acting in a manner that disturbs a reasonable member of the public or is likely to disturb a reasonable member of the public

Question 3

What are the elements of proof for:
A. Drunkenness
B. Drunk and disorderly

Answer 3

a. Element of Proof for Drunkenness
- name of the offender
- date of the offence
- found drunk
- public place

b. Element of Proof Drunk and Disorderly
- name of the offender
- date of the offence
- found drunk
- public place
- acting in a manner
- disturbing (likely to disturb) a reasonable member of the public

Question 4

Seven (7) locations described as public place

Answer 4

1. A place to which free access is permitted to members of the public with the consent of owner/occupier
2. A place to which members of the public are admitted on payment of money
3. A road, street,bridge, footway,footpath, court, alley, passage or thorough fare which members of the public are allowed to use
4. An aerodrome
5. Passenger vessel or a boat carrying fare-paying passengers
6. Vehicle carrying fare-paying passengers
7. Any school building and land premises used in connection with any school

Question 5

What are police powers for offences under Section 3 and 4?

Answer 5

Police have the power to arrest and charge under SOA