Sort of confused on this topic. So, in public, if you look intoxicated but at the same time are totally coherent, and a cop pulls up to you and asks, "Hey, where are you heading" or "Hey, have you been drinking", do they have the right to arrest/test you even though you can reply cogently? What would happen? What's the worst case scenario? Has this happened to any of you guys?
Is this only referring to alcohol? I think you're fine as long as you don't act like a total jackass. Now if you're driving drunk that's a different story. Prepare to be breathalyzed.
That's a relief. I'm not normally high in public but I've been told that I tend to look intoxicated. Even sober my eyes get really red, don't know why but they just do. I could definitely see a cop questioning me when I'm totally sober.
Wait so are you talking about being drunk in public or being high? I think both kinda play out the same. Don't act like a jackass and you won't get in trouble. Even if you're eyes are really red, just tell them you have allergies A good cover-up would be pollen, but if the person is giving you a hard time tell them you're allergic to their bullshit (and only say that if they're not a cop. Cops won't take that kindly and will arrest your ass)
Unless you are acting like a complete asshole. You should be fine. Just give them a slight grin, and be on your way.