Atlanta, Georgia DUI Blood Alcohol Content


Atlanta, Georgia DUI Blood Alcohol Content
According to Georgia’s driving under the influence (DUI) laws, you could be charged with DUI “per se” for possessing a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher—even if your ability to drive was not impaired. To determine your BAC, you may be asked to take one of three tests: blood, breath, or urine. If you were arrested because your Atlanta, Georgia DUI blood alcohol content was over the legal limit, contacting an experienced defense lawyer is highly recommended.

Alcohol is absorbed and eliminated at a different rate for every person. Factors such as gender, weight, and whether you have eaten anything can affect both absorption and elimination. One thing that many people don’t realize is that alcohol doesn’t immediately go to your bloodstream after you consume it. If you eat a heavy meal with carbohydrates and a high amount of protein, it slows down the absorption rate.

Georgia’s DUI law is based on your BAC at the time when you were driving. If you did eat a large meal and had to wait an hour or more after being pulled over before taking a breathalyzer, your BAC could be higher than it was when you were behind the wheel of your car, simply because it took longer to absorb. When you hire an Atlanta DUI lawyer, he will ask you when and what you last ate. This will allow him to figure out what your actual BAC would have been when you were driving.

Attorney Lee Webb has tried many cases where his client’s BAC reading was higher than it should have actually been. He can work with an expert who has a doctorate in pharmacology to explain to the jury why your breathalyzer results were inaccurate. If there is video evidence from your arrest that shows you were not impaired by alcohol consumption, this will only strengthen your defense.

Don’t plead guilty to a DUI just because your BAC was over the legal limit. As one of Atlanta’s top DUI lawyers, Mr. Webb has the knowledge and training necessary to prepare a strong defense. Please schedule an appointment today by completing our online contact form—the first DUI case evaluation is always free.