There are a lot of myths out there about how to lower your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in order to sober up. Whether you’re planning to drive or having a drink at home, at some point you’ve probably considered a cup of coffee or a cold shower. But what affects Blood Alcohol Concentration, and how can you lower it?
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A breathalyzer is a tool used by police to test the blood-alcohol content (BAC) of someone suspected of drunk driving. While they are a commonly-used tool, they are not perfectly accurate (being administered incorrectly, or being improperly calibrated, are just two reasons why they might not perform accurately).
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The fact is, the only way you can be certain you won’t be too drunk to drive is by not drinking. It doesn’t take much alcohol to affect your ability to drive safely, and even if you “feel fine,” your driving is probably affected. However, there are ways to drink responsibly. An important part of this includes recognizing the signs that you (or someone else) is not fit to drive.
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When you think of drinking and driving, our guess is you imagine actual driving. But did you know that you can actually get charged with a DWI for doing things that don’t involve driving a car? It’s true! Many of these situations seem a bit far-fetched or even silly, but we would hate to see you charged with something because you didn’t know it was illegal. Take a look at these 5 unexpected ways to get a DWI:
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In present day society, partying has become synonymous with drinking. While drinking isn’t bad in and of itself, drinking at parties can be incredibly dangerous for some people. For those with a history of alcoholism or those who have had trouble with the law and alcohol in the past, parties can be a massive trigger. If you are looking for ways to avoid drinking altogether but still enjoy going to a party on the weekend, we have some great tips at Bernstein and Mello Law to help keep you and the people around you safe.
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