Lawton was not present at the court hearing. Drunk and disorderly behaviour is one of the more minor public order offences comes under the Public Order Act 1986. However, it is still a criminal offence and can still result in a range of different punishments. To be found guilty if the offence, you must be drunk, in a public place, and acting in a disorderly manner. Drunk and disorderly behaviour can lead to a variety of punishments. Some of these can be handed down without charging you and taking you to court. These include:
An on-the-spot fine (fixed penalty notice) If you are taken to court by the police, there are a number of other, more serious punishments that you could potentially be prosecuted for.
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