What are defenses to public intoxication in Alabama? Common defenses include: the person was not in a public place, was not intoxicated to the degree alleged, did not endanger anyone or property, did not act boisterously or offensively, or no one nearby was actually annoyed by the conduct. The statute requires proof of specific conduct beyond mere intoxication.

What are defenses to public intoxication in Alabama?

Common defenses include: the person was not in a public place, was not intoxicated to the degree alleged, did not endanger anyone or property, did not act boisterously or offensively, or no one nearby was actually annoyed by the conduct. The statute requires proof of specific conduct beyond mere intoxication.