At SFT Lawyers, LLP, our clients have expressed outrage for years over the inconsistent enforcement of public intoxication statutes. Far too many police departments seem to use the charge as a “catch-all” to arrest anybody who consumes alcohol. Indiana’s residents have seen enough and, now, so has the Indiana Senate.
On Monday, the Senate voted to restrict the charge to only those endangering their life, another person’s life, or breaching the peace (Read More Here from the NWI Times). The measure will now go before the House and move one step closer to becoming official.
The attorneys at SFT Lawyers, LLP will eagerly watch this developing story. In the meantime though, give us a call if you are the victim of over-aggressive enforcement of the current law and we will be happy to help. You can also use our handy Blood Alcohol Calculator to help plan ahead before you drink.