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Public Intoxication Lawyers In Georgetown

Arrested for Public Intoxication? Trust Georgetown’s best Public Intoxication lawyers to protect your rights and secure the best outcome in your case. Trey Porter Law has 40+ years combined experience successfully defending intoxication charges in Georgetown. Dismissal is the #1 goal in every case. The award-winning Public Intoxication lawyers at TPL build personalized defense strategies, challenge evidence, and win cases. Results matter. Quality of life matters. Trey Porter Law fights to win.

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Beat Your Public Intoxication Charge

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Our seasoned attorneys have extensive experience with Public Intoxication charges, ensuring you receive top-notch legal advice and representation.

Handle Court

We handle court so you don’t have you. Our dedicated team works towards a dismissal while you focus on what matters most.

Dismissed Charges

Our goal is to get your case dismissed. We have a successful track-record of getting dismissals in tough situations. Our experience becomes your advantage.

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We’ve got your back. Our friendly and knowledgeable team provides information, support, and clarification from start to finish.

Our Proven Process to Dismiss Your Public Intoxication Charge

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It starts with a no-obligation consultation. Our experienced team takes time to understand your situation, answer your questions, and outline potential defense strategies. Our award-winning attorneys have successfully resolved thousands of Texas Public Intoxication charges. Put our experience to work for you.

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Review Facts & Law

Our experienced Criminal Defense attorneys conduct a comprehensive investigation in every case. We meticulously review evidence of breath test and blood test data, police reports, body camera footage of field sobriety testing, and all other relevant facts. Our team scrutinizes every detail to identify procedural errors and violations of your constitutional rights.

Get to a Dismissal

With a detailed investigation complete, we develop a powerful Public Intoxication defense strategy tailored to the facts of your case. Our experienced Georgetown Criminal Defense attorneys are relentless in working to suppress evidence in pursuit of Public Intoxication dismissals. The team at TPL is with you every step of the way, fighting for your rights.

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Top-Rated Criminal Defense Lawyers In Georgetown

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40+ Years Experience.

The trial lawyers at Trey Porter Law are right at home in the hallways of the Georgetown Municipal Court, as well as the nearby Williamson County Justice of the Peace courts. Experience is the foundation of TPL’s hard-earned reputation for getting dismissals in Public Intoxication cases.

700+ 5 Star Client Reviews.

Results matter. Dismissal is always our #1 goal. Georgetown County criminal charges come with tough facts. TPL works to leverage strategy, relationships & reputation, and high-powered legal advocacy to get the best result in every case, every time.

TPL always fights to win.

This mindset separates TPL from other Georgetown Criminal Defense firms. Tenacious, zealous advocacy that comes out swinging against the Government allows TPL to work from a position of strength and obtain the best possible result in the courtroom.

TPL prioritizes quality of life for clients.

We understand that life must go on while a Georgetown Public Intoxication case is pending. Our team works to prioritize clients' personal and professional responsibilities by coordinating to eliminate or limit required court appearances. Our #1 priority is to protect your rights and restore your life.

Public Intoxication In Georgetown: Important Information

How Serious is a Public Intoxication Charge in Georgetown?

Public Intoxication is a severe class C misdemeanor in Georgetown resulting in an arrest, a maximum $500 fine, community service hours, and alcohol awareness classes and counseling in certain circumstances. A Public Intoxication charge can also result in a permanent criminal record, which can devastate professional and educational prospects in Georgetown. Additionally, certain repeat offenders are elevated to a maximum 180 day jail sentence and $2,000 fine. Read more.

How to Get a Public Intoxication Charge Dismissed?

Hiring an experienced Public Intoxication lawyer in Georgetown is the best way to get your charge dismissed. Prosecutors take intoxication cases really seriously due to Georgetown’s reputation as an entertainment, sporting, and destination hub. Public Intoxication dismissal requires an experienced attorney that can leverage the law, relationships, and local knowledge to secure an agreement for dismissal. Read more.

Can a Georgetown Public Intoxication Charge be Dropped?

No, prosecutors in Georgetown don’t just “drop” cases. Simply paying closes the case, but results in a permanent criminal conviction. The best way to get Georgetown Public Intoxication charges dismissed and closed is to hire an experienced Georgetown Criminal Defense lawyer.

Can You Drink Alcohol in Public in Georgetown?

Yes, Georgetown residents can drink openly in most neighborhoods, streets, roadways, and sidewalks, including in the downtown town square area. Georgetown residents can not drink openly in public recreation areas including public parks, athletic fields, and swimming pools. Read more.

How to Fight a Public Intoxication Charge in Georgetown?

The best way to fight a Public Intoxication charge in Georgetown is to hire an experienced Georgetown Public Intoxication lawyer. An effective Public Intoxication defense requires knowledge of Texas intoxication laws and the experience to identify weaknesses in the State’s evidence. Read more.

Does Public Intoxication Show up on Background Check?

Yes, Georgetown Public Intoxication charges will appear on criminal background checks forever. Criminal records are public records. Importantly, this offense does not automatically go away and will remain permanently on a criminal record unless expunged.

Will a Public Intoxication Charge Affect Employment?

Yes, Public Intoxication charges negatively affect employment. PI is a criminal misdemeanor in Texas, and many employers require employees to disclose being charged with a criminal offense. Because Public Intoxication charges show up on background checks, employers see the PI charge during the hiring process.

Is Walking Around Intoxicated Legal in Georgetown?

No, it is illegal for a person to walk around intoxicated to the extent they endanger themselves or others in Georgetown. Public Intoxication is a severe class C misdemeanor punishable by a maximum $500 fine, community service, alcohol awareness, and a permanent criminal conviction in some cases.

Georgetown Public Intoxication Charge? Dismiss It. Delete It.

Arrested for Public Intoxication in Georgetown? TPL’s award-winning DWI lawyers are ready to stand up for you in Georgetown. It’s important to take action immediately after arrest by asserting and protecting important constitutional rights. Call us today at 512-201-4381 to schedule a free, confidential consultation or submit the form below and our team will promptly reach out to you. Take control and start building your defense today. Dismiss your charge. Expunge your record. Get started today.

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Beat Your Public Intoxication Charge in Georgetown

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Results matter. Our team fights for dismissals. We have a track record of success in Georgetown that’s been built one case at a time by challenging evidence, asserting our client’s right, and developing winning, dynamic strategies.

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40+ Years Combined

Our lawyers have unparalleled experience and a deep understanding of Texas criminal law. We’ve tried every type of criminal case, and our experience serves as the foundation for the powerful defense we provide our clients facing Public Intoxication charges in Georgetown.

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Keeping You Out of Court

Nobody likes going to court. Our team handles the court process from start to finish. Our goal is to limit in-court time for clients, and totally eliminate it when possible. We want you focusing on the things that matter most, while we work for dismissals.

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Georgetown Criminal Lawyers

We know Georgetown. We know the faces in the courthouses. Judges’ temperaments, prosecutors to work with, and those to avoid. How to make a request, and when to make that request, are all things we use to our clients’ advantage.

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Top-Rated, 5 Star Service

Our formiddle, decorated team of Georgetown Criminal Defense attorneys have earned the respect of judges, prosecutors, and countless clients over the years. Voted by their peers as Best Lawyers in Criminal Defense, our advocates have also been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Association.

Penalties for Public Intoxication in Georgetown

If you’re charged with Public Intoxication in Georgetown you’re facing a permanent criminal conviction. Public Intoxication is Class C misdemeanor, as defined by Texas Penal Code 49.02. The only way to remove a Public Intoxication charge from your record is to first obtain a dismissal, and then later pursue an expunction. Below are the 5 Consequence Categories for Public Intoxication in Georgetown:

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Criminal Conviction on Background Checks

Criminal records are public records. Texas Public Intoxication convictions are permanent. The record of the arrest and final result will appear on background checks forever.

Required Reporting for Licensed Professionals

Licensed professionals have stringent reporting requirements. Pilots, doctors, nurses, teachers, and financial professionals must avoid Public Intoxication convictions at all costs, and be very careful with reporting.

Severe Consequences for Students

Public Intoxication charges can cause students to face expulsion, loss of scholarship eligibility, and other serious consequences that negatively impact future admissions and employment opportunities.

Punishments for Public Intoxication

Required Court Appearances

Court appearances can be frustrating, time-consuming, and cause anxiety. Court dockets fluctuate, as some Public Intoxication cases can take over 6 months to resolve.

Georgetown's Premier Intoxication Defense Firm

Win Your Case

A Public Intoxication conviction in Georgetown can result in a permanent criminal record that negatively impacts every facet of your life. Even if this is your first offense and you have no prior criminal record, the consequences you face are extremely serious and can derail future job and life opportunities. Georgetown Public Intoxication charges can be dismissed. Trey Porter Law wins dismissals with a powerful, proven strategy.

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Clear Your Criminal Record

Georgetown criminal records are public records. Texas law prohibits Public Intoxication convictions from being removed through Expunction. This makes it critical to obtain a dismissal if you are charged with Public Intoxication Georgetown. Charges dismissed through legal challenges and those resolved through Deferred Disposition can be deleted at a later date through the powerful process of Expungement.

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Proven Process. Powerful Results.

“Highly recommend Trey Porter Law. They got my Public Intoxication charge dismissed! This was my first time to ever get in trouble, and I was concerned with the consequences a conviction might have. The team at TPL was great! They were very professional and knowledgeable, and answered all my questions thoroughly. I strongly recommend this law firm.”
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Can You Expunge A Georgetown Public Intoxication Charge?

Yes, Public Intoxication charges can be expunged if dismissed. Final convictions are not eligible for Expungement and remain on a person’s criminal record forever. Dismissed charges are eligible to be expunged as early as 6 months from the date of offense. A successful Expungement will delete and destroy the record.

Expunctions are totally separate legal matters, and never happen automatically. Georgetown Public Intoxication charges – even if dismissed – will remain on a person’s record forever if they don’t take action to expunge. The best course of action in every Georgetown Public Intoxication case is to hire counsel, obtain a dismissal, and then expunge the record.

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Public Intoxication In Georgetown

What is The Grounds For Public Intoxication?

Texas Penal Code section 49.02 lays out the legal elements for a Texas Public Intoxication charge. An offense occurs if a person appears in public while intoxicated to the extent they pose a danger to themselves or others. Texas law doesn’t have a BAC threshold for Public Intoxication. It’s totally subjective.

How do You Prove Public Intoxication?

In court, a prosecutor proves intoxication by presenting Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. In a Public Intoxication case, the crucial evidence is the police officer’s testimony regarding the suspect’s conduct as well as any video evidence depicting such. The Defendant’s speech, balance, coordination, and overall demeanor remain probative in any intoxication case.

What is Legal Limit For Public Intox. in Georgetown?

There is no legal limit for Public Intoxication in Texas. In Georgetown, a person is publicly intoxicated if a police officer believes them to be. That’s crazy, but that’s it. The legal limit for minors under 21 in Texas is always 0.0, and the BAC limit for adult motorists is 0.08.

How Much is Public Intoxication in Georgetown?

Georgetown Public Intoxication charges can cost thousands of dollars to resolve. Court-ordered classes, community service, fines, and fees can be costly, but the biggest expense is for legal counsel to ensure a conviction is avoided. There’s no way to calculate the cost of a permanent criminal conviction for Public Intoxication.

Can You Get Public Intoxication on Private Property?

Yes, you can be charged with Public Intoxication in Georgetown if the place is accessible to the public. Common examples of this would be the front yards of private residences, or other areas that may not be publicly owned, but are easily accessible by the public. 

How Do I Remove Public Intoxication From my Record?

The only way to remove a Public Intoxication record in Georgetown is by Expunction. Expunction is a powerful legal tool that deletes all records of an offense and allows a person to deny existence of the expunged charge. This is a considerable advantage for professionals and students alike in Georgetown. Read more.

Is it Illegal to Drink in a Parked Car in Georgetown?

Yes, it is illegal to drink in a parked vehicle in Georgetown. Drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle, whether in operation or parked, is a class C misdemeanor offense punishable by a maximum $500 fine and a permanent criminal conviction in some cases. It is legal, however, to drink inside a limo, RV, or motorhome. Additionally, a person drinking in their car is subject to DWI arrest if an officer believes they recently operated a vehicle.

Can I Walk Around Georgetown Neighborhoods With Beer?

Yes, it is legal to walk around drinking a beer in most Georgetown neighborhoods, including in the town square area. Additionally, it is illegal to drink so much as to become a danger to oneself or others in public. These individuals are subject to arrest and misdemeanor charges in Georgetown.

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