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Public Intoxication in Texas

Public Intoxication in the Texas Penal Code is typically a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.00, and a permanent criminal conviction. After two convictions, repeat offenders can be charged with a Class B Misdemeanor, facing up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000.00 fine.

  • How serious is a Public Intoxication charge in Texas? Very serious. They are easy to get, and impossible to get rid of if you do not get the case dismissed. Paying the citation will result in a permanent criminal conviction.  You want to get an experienced criminal defense lawyer from the outset to avoid a lifetime of consequences and regret.
  • Does a Public Intoxication show on a background check? Yes. Unless your lawyer gets the charge dismissed and the citation expunged. Otherwise, it can permanently appear on background checks, negatively impacting job opportunities.  That is where we come in. We are here to help you remove this mistake from your record as quickly as possible.

What Is Public Intoxication In Texas?

Under Texas law, a person commits the offense of Public Intoxication if the person appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger the person or another.

  • What is the definition of ‘Intoxication’ in Texas? Intoxication is defined in Texas as having lost the normal use of your mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, or any combination thereof.

The best way to predict your future are the results we have achieved in the past.

Case Results

State of Texas vs. S.M.: Charge: Motion to Adjudicate—Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 more than 4G less than 200G'.

Client was facing up to 99 years on a 1st Degree Felony after probation filed to revoke his probation. At the first appearance after hiring us, the Warrant was withdrawn, the MTA dismissed, and probation was reinstated. Result: MTA DISMISSED & PROBATION CONTINUED.

State of Texas vs. L.P.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Client was caught red handed with the drugs. Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. A.C.: Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 less than 1G

A.C. was caught with cocaine in his car when he was pulled over by Dallas Police. Result: CASE DISMISSED LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER HIRING OUR FIRM.

State of Texas vs. K.L.: Charges: Two counts of 3rd Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free School Zone.

Client faced 20 years confinement if convicted with sentences stacked and considering client's extensive criminal history that was a possibility. Result: Motion to Suppress Evidence in each case GRANTED and both CASES DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. M.D.: Charge: Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 Less than 200 Grams

Client faced 20 years in prison if convicted. Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. C.B.: Charge: Felony Delivery of Marijuana Less than 5 Pounds in a Drug Free School Zone

Facing 10 years confinement for delivery in a school zone, after Motion to Suppress was filed client's case was reduced to misdemeanor. Result: REDUCTION TO CLASS B MISDEMEANOR DEFERRED ADJUDICATION.

State of Texas vs. C.K. Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

While on probation for several other offenses, client was handcuffed, arrested for Possession of Marijuana, and driven to jail in the back of a police squad car. Client admitted in open court to escaping out of the back of the squad car when it stopped and the officer's attention was diverted and avoiding apprehension by the police despite an extensive search. Result: PROBATION EXTENDED WITHOUT REVOCATION AND MARIJUANA CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. D.D. Charge: Sexual Assault

A woman that our client worked with was mad at D.D. and called the police and claimed that he sexually assaulted her at work. A detective contacted him, but we had represented him before on a civil matter so he scheduled an appointment with us first. Based on the allegations in this case, the detective would most certainly have had D.D. arrested if he would have spoken with him first and he would be facing 20 years confinement. Instead, we intervened and he was never arrested.Result: GRAND JURY "NO-BILLED" THE CASE; CHARGES DROPPED.

State of Texas vs. L.J.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. J.P.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. L.V.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. S.B.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. L.J.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. V.T.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. T.A.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Client was caught red handed smoking pot in a parked car and admitted to the crime. Result: PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION GRANTED.

State of Texas vs. S.M.: Charge: Motion to Adjudicate—Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 greater than 4G less than 200G.

Client was facing up to 99 years on a 1st Degree Felony after probation filed to revoke his probation. At the first appearance after hiring us, the Warrant was withdrawn, the MTA dismissed, and probation was reinstated. Result: MTA DISMISSED & PROBATION CONTINUED.

State of Texas vs. A.C.: Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 less than 1G.

A.C. was caught with cocaine in his car when he was pulled over by Dallas Police. Result: CASE DISMISSED LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER HIRING OUR FIRM.

State of Texas vs. K.L.: Charges: Two counts of 3rd Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free School Zone.

Client faced 20 years confinement if convicted with sentences stacked and considering client's extensive criminal history that was a possibility. Result: Motion to Suppress Evidence in each case GRANTED and both CASES DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. M.D.: Charge: Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 Less than 200 Grams

Client faced 20 years in prison if convicted. Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. C.B. Charge: Felony Delivery of Marijuana Less than 5 Pounds in a Drug Free School Zone

Facing 10 years confinement for delivery in a school zone, after Motion to Suppress was filed client's case was reduced to misdemeanor. Result: REDUCTION TO CLASS B MISDEMEANOR DEFERRED ADJUDICATION.

State of Texas vs. C.K.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

While on probation for several other offenses, client was handcuffed, arrested for Possession of Marijuana, and driven to jail in the back of a police squad car. Client admitted in open court to escaping out of the back of the squad car when it stopped and the officer's attention was diverted and avoiding apprehension by the police despite an extensive search. Result: PROBATION EXTENDED WITHOUT REVOCATION AND MARIJUANA CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. L.J.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. J.P.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. L.V.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. S.B.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. L.J.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. V.T.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Result: CASE DISMISSED.

State of Texas vs. T.A.: Charge: Possession of Marijuana.

Client was caught red handed smoking pot in a parked car and admitted to the crime. Result: PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION GRANTED.

State of Texas vs. M.K.: Charge: FELONY PCS (TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL) AKA "Shatter"

M.K. was pulled over in West Texas on a trip back from Colorado. He was speeding 80 in a 65, so the stop was legitimate. After M.K. consented to the search of his car, the State Trooper immediately found THC "Shatter." Having been arrested for the felony possession case, M.K. immediately came in and hired Mr. Pelley. At the first appearance, Mr. Pelley helped him avoid any jail time and a felony conviction. Result: Pre-Trial Diversion & Felony Drug Case to be Dismissed.

- M.K.