In the plurality opinion in Powell v.Texas (1967),the conviction for public drun KEnness was

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The plurality opinion in Powell v. Texas concluded that the conviction for public drunkenness was affirmed because Powell was not being punished for being an alcoholic but for the act of being drunk in a public place. The decision did not address whether Powell was a chronic alcoholic or if he committed an actus reus (a voluntary act that led to the crime).

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