The summer heat calls for a cold beer, but be careful where you drink it. Being drunk in public is a crime
- Written by Rick Sarre, Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia
Public intoxication is illegal in every jurisdiction in Australia.Shutterstock
’Tis the season to be jolly. We all enjoy the sentiments of this well-known carol during the festive season. There’s little doubt public merriment is in abundance at this time of year, with alcohol generally reducing inhibitions.
But at what point does...