What may be considered public intoxication under law?

Being visibly impaired in a public place qualifies as public intoxication because the law typically defines public intoxication as an individual's state of impairment that poses a risk to themselves or others in areas that are accessible to the general public. This impairment can lead to disruptive behavior, compromising public safety and general order.

In contrast, being visibly impaired in a private residence does not fall under the realm of public intoxication since it's a private space where laws regarding intoxication may not apply in the same way. Consuming alcohol in moderation in public does not demonstrate impairment and is generally legal behavior as long as it doesn't lead to disruptive conduct. Moreover, being underage while drinking in public could involve legal repercussions related to underage drinking but does not directly equate to public intoxication unless it results in visible impairment or affects public safety. Thus, the correct understanding of public intoxication revolves around the combination of visible impairment and the setting being a public space.