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Public Order Offences - VIC
Welcome to the VIC Drunk in public article page. Everything you need to know about Drunk in public according to VIC law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to VIC Law for Drunk in public
According to VIC Law for the charge of Drunk in public,

Summary Offences Act 1966 - SECT 13

Persons found drunk

13. Persons found drunk

Any person found drunk in a public place shall be guilty of an offence and may
be arrested by a member of the police force and lodged in safe custody.

The Maximum Penalty - Drunk in public
According to VIC Law for the charge of Drunk in public,
8 penalty units

What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Drunk in public

(a) The accused was drunk.

(b) The accused was in a public place.

Possible Defences under VIC Law - Drunk in public

(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Honest and reasonable mistake of belief.

(d) Identification dispute.

 


In VIC which court will hear the matter - Drunk in public

Magistrates' Court.

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