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You could be charged for public intoxication with both provincial and federal law. Under section 175 of the Criminal Code, it is a crime for a person who is not in a private home to cause disturbance by being drunk in or near a public place.
Section 175 of the legal statutes outlines various scenarios in which an individual can be found guilty of causing a disturbance in or near a public place. The offences detailed in this section are punishable by summary conviction.
Everyone who, not being in a dwelling-house, causes a disturbance in or near a public place by engaging in activities such as fighting, screaming, shouting, swearing, singing, or using insulting or obscene language, is subject to legal consequences.
Individuals who are drunk in a public place and cause a disturbance fall under the purview of this section.
Those who impede or molest other persons in a public place may be charged under this section.
Offences involving the open exposure or exhibition of indecent material in a public place are explicitly addressed.
Loitering in a public place and obstructing others, as well as disturbing the peace and quiet of occupants in a dwelling-house, are outlined as offences.
Disturbing the peace and quiet of occupants of a dwelling-house by discharging firearms or engaging in disorderly conduct in a public place is expressly prohibited.
An individual not being an occupant of a dwelling-house in a particular building or structure, who disturbs the peace and quiet of occupants in that building or structure, is subject to legal consequences.
Offences committed in any part of a building or structure with access to the occupants of two or more dwelling houses are covered, whether by right or by invitation, express or implied.
In Canada, public intoxication can lead to criminal charges under Section 175 of the Criminal Code if it causes a disturbance, such as shouting, swearing, fighting, or obstructing others. Additionally, provincial laws and municipal bylaws impose penalties for being intoxicated in public, even if no disturbance occurs.
A conviction could result in fines, a criminal record, or even jail time in certain cases. If you're facing public intoxication or disorderly conduct charges, we can help. Our experienced Toronto criminal defence lawyers will assess your case, protect your rights, and explore possible defences. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.
