Public Intoxication

Arrested for Public Intoxication in Auburn, AL or one of the surrounding areas?

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McCollum and Wilsons expertise as Criminal Defense attorneys has helped numerous clients get the results they want for public intoxication cases in Auburn, Alabama and the greater Lee County area.

Public intoxication is a violation in Alabama is defined as, appearing under the influence of alcohol or drugs and acting in a way that threatens another person, property or endangering themselves. In Alabama to be charged with a public intoxication you must be in the whereabouts of a public place. A public place includes, sporting events, universities, parking lots, outside the dwellings of a business – and the list goes on for the public places a person can be charged with the crime of Public Intoxication.

What are the Consequences of a Public Intoxication Charge?

The consequence of a Public intoxication charge can result in a jail sentence of up to 30 days and a fine up to $200. A Public intoxication (also known as “PI”) charge might not seem as serious of an offense compared to a misdemeanor or a felony, but the future consequences can be deemed comparable to that of greater offenses.

Why Hire an Attorney and Choose McCollum and Wilson?

Being charged with Public intoxication can be confusing and upsetting. A person charged often wonders why they were charged with Public intoxication and are unsure of the next steps to take.

To get the best outcome with your case you need to hire an attorney who has the best knowledge of Alabama’s legal system. McCollum & Wilson has experience with criminal defense cases and has served Lee County and the surrounding counties of Lee County, Alabama for over 40 years. One of the most common charges that our law firm comes across is Public intoxication. Our attorneys are experts at criminal defense law in Alabama and our law firm works with our clients to make sure that you get the best possible outcome for a case. A public Intoxication charge can show up on one’s criminal history and can affect a future job for an individual. The attorneys at our law firm work closely on each case to make sure each client is treated fairly and we work to make sure each case gets the best outcome for our clients. Our attorney’s have the knowledge and connections to help provide the best results for your case.

At our law firm we want to help our clients to the best of our ability for each case. Every criminal case is different and can result in different outcomes. Our firms’ goal is to make sure your case is resolved in such a way that a charge will not have long lasting affects for your future. For more information on how a charge such as public Intoxication can affect your future head over to our expungement page to see if you qualify on clearing your criminal history.

If you or someone you know has been charged with public intoxication or a criminal offense call one of our experienced attorneys at 334-821-7799 or email info@mcwlegal.com To find out more information on public intoxication or a criminal charge give one of our attorneys a call today.

Public Intoxication
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Our attorneys practice law in Auburn Alabama and the following surrounding areas:

  • Opelika
  • Loachapoka
  • Notasulga
  • Beauregard
  • Smith's Station
  • Tuskegee


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