Officer Stan, walking down a sidewalk, passed by Allen the Alcoholic. Officer Stan could smell alcohol on Allen and starting questioning him. Officer Stan did not see an open container or any other signs of intoxication other than a slight slur in Allen's speech. Allen admits he had been drinking earlier. Based on the information above Officer Stan should do which of the following?

a. Write Allen a citation for public intoxication.
b. Arrest Allen for public intoxication.
c. Arrest Allen for criminal trespass.
d. Move on because there is no offense


Answer: d. Move on because there is no offense

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