The Ultimate Police Handbook
Drunk in charge of a child
Drunk in charge of a child
s.2 Licensing Act 1902
Alcohol
⚖️ Definition
If any person is found drunk in any highway or other public place, whether a building or not, or on any licensed premises, while having the charge of a child apparently under the age of seven years
📋 Points to Prove
- be found drunk
- in a public place or licensed premises
- whilst being in charge of a child under the age of seven years old
- in a public place or licensed premises
- whilst being in charge of a child under the age of seven years old
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
A fine or up to one month imprisonment
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
LG02001
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required