What is the written California law about intoxication?

Answer by  worker2134 (36)

In California, the law about intoxication is dependent on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and age. If your BAC is. 08% or more and you are at least 21 years old, you are considered intoxicated. If you are under 21 years old, the BAC limit is. 01% to be considered intoxicated.

Answer by  mb (5482)

You have to have a blood alcohol level of. 08 to be considered legally intoxicated in the state of California. This is particularly true of driving under the inflence. You can be fined for public intoxication without driving but you have to make a nusance of yourself to attact attention.

Answer by  Tericana (45)

You can not be intoxicated in public to the point where it interrupts the public peace. This has been interpreted by courts to mean an interference with the general order in the course of a regular day. The law is very vague and police have considerable power in charging you with this offence.

Answer by  JohnAndrew (199)

It is dependent on your Blood Alchohol Concentration(BAC). You are considered intoxicated with a BAC of 0.08% or more if you are aged 21 and above.

Answer by  patti (29325)

In 1990, California created a law that makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0. 08% or more. Individuals violating this law are arrested and charged immediately.

Answer by  Jemian (222)

If a drinker is below 21 years old, a blood alcohol level of 0.01% is considered intoxicated; if 21 years or above, a level of 0.08% is intoxicated.

Answer by  Ron27 (465)

California has several laws regarding intoxication. If you are looking for aspects regarding businesses dealing with alcohol/intoxicated people, look in the Business and Professions Code. Laws regarding public drunkenness are often found in local municipal codes. Drunk driving laws are found in the vehicle code. You may also find some relevant law in the civil code or penal code.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

California state law considers public intoxication a misdemeanor, however this is superceded by local statute. If driving is involved, this becomes a totally different issue.