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A criminal charge of public intoxication can carry serious penalties and is often based on very subjective evidence. A criminal charge of public intoxication in Indiana carries a penalty of up to 180 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine. Throughout Indiana, plea negotiations on public intoxication cases can vary widely. In some Indiana counties, a public intoxication charge can be resolved by a Diversion Agreement whereby no conviction is entered. In other counties, even first-time offenders on a charge of public intoxication are offered plea agreements that require jail time.