Understanding California Penal Code Section 647(f) PC: Being Drunk in Public
If charged as a misdemeanor, a conviction for being drunk in public under PC 647(f) can result in up to six months in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. In addition to these penalties, a conviction for being drunk in public can result in the requirement to attend alcohol education classes and the installation of an ignition interlock device on the person’s vehicle.
