Misdemeanour or ordinance ISSUE???

Question

How can I find out if public drunkeness is a misdemeanour or if it just an ordinance issue in Dekalb Co, Georgia?

Answer 1

the thing is, when you were arrested, were you formally charged in front of the court? did you have to post bail or pay fine? did the police upon releasing you from custody, asked you to appear in court on certain date? if the answer is no, then the chances is that they never booked you or charged you, thus there is no record of your criminal act/misdemeanor, yes, a prudent act is to go to courthouse/police station to check, if you want to be subtle, hire a private investigator and they'll give you the answer :)

Answer 2

It is possible to be charged with either, depending on how the ordinance is written. Some ordinances adopt existing state law, others are written on their own. Contact the courthouse.

Answer 3

I agree with trooper3 - call the court.

Answer 4

Contact the Courthouse would be the easiest thing to do. You can also go to your local police department and ask them if your dieing to know......lol