Indiana -
My friends and I recently went boating and had a few beers. At the end of the trip after we had loaded the boat a conservation officer saw us. He had us pull up the ramp and into a parking lot. During this all of my friends ran except for me and the driver of the truck. I was told I would recieve an illegal consumption (Class C Misdemeanor) and a public intoxication (Class B Misdemeanor).
After I was arrested I was taken to the city jail. They told me that I had to stay for nine hours for detox because I blew a .09. I was released on a $200 bail. I was not given any written citations; I only received a receipt for my bail and a paper with my court date.
When I arrived home I researched what the consequences were for the misdemeanors and found out that Indiana code 12-23-15-1 states that a person who is not causing harm or damage is allowed to be written a warning and sent with a responsible person who is competent and willing to provide care, assistance, and treatment. There are no Indiana codes on citations for illegal consumption that I can find.
I was wondering why I was not informed of my right to be sent home with a family member or another person who could of provided care. I also was wondering what I should ask for and be expecting when I go to court for my citations. Thank You.
My friends and I recently went boating and had a few beers. At the end of the trip after we had loaded the boat a conservation officer saw us. He had us pull up the ramp and into a parking lot. During this all of my friends ran except for me and the driver of the truck. I was told I would recieve an illegal consumption (Class C Misdemeanor) and a public intoxication (Class B Misdemeanor).
After I was arrested I was taken to the city jail. They told me that I had to stay for nine hours for detox because I blew a .09. I was released on a $200 bail. I was not given any written citations; I only received a receipt for my bail and a paper with my court date.
When I arrived home I researched what the consequences were for the misdemeanors and found out that Indiana code 12-23-15-1 states that a person who is not causing harm or damage is allowed to be written a warning and sent with a responsible person who is competent and willing to provide care, assistance, and treatment. There are no Indiana codes on citations for illegal consumption that I can find.
I was wondering why I was not informed of my right to be sent home with a family member or another person who could of provided care. I also was wondering what I should ask for and be expecting when I go to court for my citations. Thank You.