Title: What Happens If You’re Convicted of Being Drunk and Disorderly | Gray and Co Solicitors
Headings: What Happens If You’re Convicted of Being Drunk and Disorderly
What Happens If You’re Convicted of Being Drunk and Disorderly
What Is Drunk And Disorderly?
Punishments
What Is An ASBO?
What Is A DBO?

Content: This means that the police can arrest you if they deem you to be creating a public disturbance whilst drunk, which they can determine with their own discretion. They may do this if they think it is necessary to ensure your own safety and that of those around you. Punishments
Drunk and disorderly behaviour can lead to a variety of punishments. Some of these can be handed down without charging you and taking you to court. These include: An official caution
An on-the-spot fine (fixed penalty notice)
If you are taken to court by the police, there are a number of other, more serious punishments that you could potentially be prosecuted for. These include one or more of the following: A conditional discharge
A maximum fine of £1,000
An ASBO (Anti-social behaviour order)
A DBO (Drinking banning order)
Unfortunately, even if you are in receipt of a qualifying benefit you cannot usually get Legal Aid at Court for a drunk and disorderly offence. You can however instruct a solicitor to appear on your behalf if you are willing to pay privately for a solicitor. You should consider instructing a solicitor if you think that your job might be at risk if you get convicted at Court.