re: Updated OP Video of Tuscaloosa PD using excessive force on UA students

I got charged with drunk in public at the b-quik on Perkins. It is a major cop hangout, but was the closest place to my house to get food. Yeah, I was drunk and eating chili dogs, but I was not in public as per the laws in BR. Had to go to jail and get a buddy to come get me (worst part). Got dropped is court without any push back. Just a bunch of wasted time for everyone because the cops wanted to act tough in front of their buddies.

Eta: I wasn't doing anything but eating, and the cashier told them multiple times that I was good to stay

This guy's drunk in public will 100% get dropped. Wtf is harassment anyway? Seemed to me like the cop was harassing them inside their apartment

You do realize the South was largely democrat in the 60s & 70s when most of these laws were written.

He's trolling or something.

I funny even understand his argument in this thread.

He's all over the place.

I dunno brah

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Public Place

In the context of the crime of public intoxication, Alabama defines “public place” as a place to which the public or a substantial group of people has access. The following places are examples of public places:

highways
transportation facilities
schools
amusement places
parks
playgrounds, and
common areas of apartment buildings, such as hallways, lobbies, and other areas not designed for residence.
This list of public places is not exhaustive. For example, the state’s courts have interpreted “public place” to include a car parked near a public thoroughfare that was open to public view.

(Atchley v. State, 393 So. 2d 1034 (Ala. Crim. App. 1981); § 1:23. Public intoxication, Alabama DUI Handbook § 1:23)

In addition to the examples of public places, the statute states that no private dwelling, and no place used for a private gathering, is considered a public place with respect to a person who has been invited to such place. For example, people attending a private party held in a room reserved at a restaurant that is otherwise open to the public would not be guilty of public intoxication even if they are drunk and acting boisterously, because the room is being used for a private gathering open only to invitees. However, a drunk person who leaves the party and mistakenly enters a nearby home, cursing at the home’s occupants, may be charged with other crimes such as trespass.

(Ala. Code § 13A-11-1)

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Don't they have to warn him they're going to tase him and give him an opportunity to stop resisting?

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common areas of apartment buildings, such as hallways, lobbies, and other areas not designed for residence.

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This. If he wandered out his apartment willingly, this may stick. I'm not sure if he is one of the ones that go dragged out though.

Drag person out of apartment, charge with crime. Awesome.


It doesn't matter anyway, all of these charges will be dropped.

He had to be doing one of these, but I'm sure the cop will say the kid was annoying him outside. As per every case ever, the cops word is always the truth

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Alabama defines the offense of public intoxication as appearing in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. But merely appearing to be under the influence is not itself a crime; people charged with this crime must be

acting in a way that endangers themselves, another individual, or property, or
annoying another person by behaving in a boisterous or offensive manner.

Alabama classifies public intoxication as a “violation.” Violations carry a maximum jail sentence of 30 days and fine of no more than $200.

(Ala. Code §§ 13A-5-7, 13A-5-12, 13A-11-10)

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you cant talk shite, resist arrest then all of a sudden stop when the beat down is coming and expect to get treated like someone who is calm.

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I think most here understand a level of force is justified to get the one guy in custody. But I have an issue with the force used. The 9 clubs to the back after being tased and non resisting, completely unnecessary.

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How was he taking shite?

You cops are dumb as frick.

Exercising your rights = Talking shite

I agree he should have just complied, but he wasn't egregiously resisting arrest. He didn't assault he cop.

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WTF are you babbling about?

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It has also been mentioned that the cop smelled weed when he got there. Isn't the smell of weed probable cause for the cop?

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Not for a residence. Vehicle is another matter.