Legal Question in DUI Law in California

Disorderly Conduct/Public Intox Section 647 (f)

I was recently arrested for Section 647 (f). The reason I list it as such is because I was never read my rights, although maybe they don't have to do this, and was never told with what I was being charged. I found out after I was released.

My Contra Costa county court apperance sheet states I was arrested for Section 647 (f). Is this typically a fine in California? Any advice on how to plea? What's in store for me?

I have just moved to California from Ohio and this is handled somewhat differently there.

Thank you very much for any advice or guidance on this matter.


Asked on 1/06/03, 5:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Disorderly Conduct/Public Intox Section 647 (f)

You should contact an attorney regarding this matter. You may have a defense to the charge.

If you were taken to a facility to be evaluated as a drunk and held for 72 hours, you cannot be charged with any crime based on that action.

Otherwise in most cases the first offense is credit for time served, if held in custody, or a fine. In addition to the fine a penalty assessment is added to the amount to be paid. Therefore when considering the fine make sure the court is talking about the total amount to be paid.

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Answered on 1/06/03, 11:41 pm
David Diamond Diamond & Associates

Re: Disorderly Conduct/Public Intox Section 647 (f)

OUR GOAL WOULD BE TO HAVE THE ENTIRE CASE THROWN OUT. Give us a call if that is a goal of yours.

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Answered on 1/07/03, 9:44 pm


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