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by amanda lackey on February 28th, 2005

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Can you be arrested for being drunk in public?

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  • by trixmix on July 19th, 2005

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    Yes, and even if your not actually 'drunk' - you can get charged with drinking in public, if you are just walking down the street holding an open beer, (or basically drinking it).

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    • Yes. This is known as an "open container violation".

      Bryan Branham

      by Bryan Branham on July 25th, 2005

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