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Welcome to the QLD Being Drunk In A Public Place article page. Everything you need to know about Being Drunk In A Public Place according to QLD law - Dated: 01/09/2009

What the Law States according to QLD Law for Being Drunk In A Public Place
According to QLD Law for the charge of Being Drunk In A Public Place,

Sections 10 0f the Summary Offences Act Queensland states:

A person must not be drunk in a public place

The Maximum Penalty - Being Drunk In A Public Place
According to QLD Law for the charge of Being Drunk In A Public Place,

The Maximum penalty for the offence of Being Drunk in a Public Place is 2 penalty units

What the Police must prove according to QLD Law for Being Drunk In A Public Place

In order for the Police to prove their case at Court, they must prove each of the following matters beyond a reasonable doubt.

1. The accused was in a public place.

2. The accused was drunk.

It will be necessary for the Police in every offence to prove that the accused was the person who committed the offence. Click here to learn more about identification evidence.

Possible Defences under QLD Law - Being Drunk In A Public Place

Possible defences to this offence include but are not limited to

1. Identification i.e. not the accused.

2. The behaviour was not in a public place.

3. The accused was not drunk.

In QLD which court will hear the matter - Being Drunk In A Public Place

This matter is simple offence which means it is dealt with in the Magistrates Court.

Criminal Law Article written by Bill Potts (a Queensland criminal defence lawyer who is experienced in Being Drunk in a Public Place matters)