The Public Drunkeness charge was just an excuse to pull you in. As long as you have no other charges (resisting arrest / assault), this should be pretty minor. The cost of a laywer will probably be more than the fine.

DO some research on the law in this city, and the results in similiar cases. If the cop doesn't show up, then the judge may dismiss the case. If the cop does show, your best option might be to pay a small fine and be done with it.
DonnieDarko Reviewed by DonnieDarko on . Question about "public drunkeness"... :confused: ok, so this is not strictly bud related, but i figured this was probably the best place to find someone both sympathetic to and knowledgeable about my situation. i was arrested (in new orleans!) for public drunkeness, and my trial date is approaching. i was not given a breathalizer prior to or following my arrest, and in fact was not informed of the charge until i was well on the way to jail. i want to know about the criteria for an arrest for public drunkeness (whether cops have Rating: 5