Public Drunkenness

Here's a law you may not know about - you cannot wander around on or off campus while intoxicated. Public drunkenness is a summary offense. Pennsylvania Law states "It is illegal to appear in any public place under the influence of alcohol…to the degree that you may endanger yourself or other persons or property, or annoy other persons in your vicinity."

Penalties:

Penalty	1st Offense	2nd Offense	3rd Offense
Fine *	$0 - $500	$0- $1,000	$0- $1,000
Jail Time	0 - 90 days	0 - 90 days	0 - 90 days

* There may be additional court fees.