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Drunk in public
Drunk in public
Public Order Offences - VIC
The Law - Drunk in public
What the Law states - Drunk in public
Summary Offences Act 1966 - SECT 13
Persons found drunk13. Persons found drunk
Any person found drunk in a public place shall be guilty of an offence and may
be arrested by a member of the police force and lodged in safe custody.
Maximum Penalty in Victoria
1 penalty unit
What the Prosecution must prove - Drunk in public - Vic
(a) The accused was drunk.
(b) The accused was in a public place.
Possible Defences - Drunk in public
(a) Duress.
(b) Factual dispute.
(c) Honest and reasonable mistake of belief.
(d) Identification dispute.
Which court will hear the charge of Drunk in public
Magistrates' Court.
Article published on 01/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
