Quote Quoting tc498
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A lot of times,for a low level misdemeanor,they will reduce it down a notch. If you plead not guilty,they will probably offer you some type of deal. If they don't and set a trail or another date,you can then hire a lawyer.
Thanks for responding, im hoping this is the case, we will see.

Quote Quoting cdwjava
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Typically, these matters (public intoxication arrests) are resolved by the arrest and no charges are ultimately pursued. Certainly, you should engage legal counsel ASAP. It is quite possible that you will go to the court hearing (the arraignment, I suspect) and find that the DA is not pursuing the matter. However, if you have a significant history of priors, fought with people or caused damage, you may well face charges. If nothing more than being a drunk fool and then sleeping it off, then I suspect it is a better than even chance of finding the matter dismissed or, at least, placed into diversion.

Certainly, say nothing until you have engaged legal counsel.
I appreciate the response, I spoke to a lawyer who helped coach me through the arraignment and have taken some counseling and AA visits, im really hoping to put this behind me, never want to deal with this again.