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I don’t know how “public drunkenness” is defined but if a person is on their own property, is it public drunkenness? Not a defense just a question.

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As I understand it, if you are drunk and outside, even if you're on your own property, you can be charged with public intoxication. This is a way to prevent drunk driving, and it can also diffuse an alcohol-fueled dispute.

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