Drunk in Public in Long Beach? Get Your Charges Dismissed!!!

Second Street in Long Beach, also known as “Belmont Shore” has begun to crack down on public intoxication. Long Beach Police have drastically increased the number of arrests on patrons who have come to Second Street to enjoy the bars, restaurants, café’s and other establishments on the festive street. Specifically, numerous arrests for violations of California Penal Code 647(f) (aka “Public Intoxication” or “Drunk in Public“) have occurred in Long Beach in increasing numbers over the past few weeks.

California Penal Code §647(f) specifically states that one can be convicted of a misdemeanor for disorderly Read more