Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
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
Charging Codes
LG02001
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required