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1. Holder, Susan, Slusher: Each US state has its own set of drunk-driving laws, and in some states drunk driving is a crime, while in others it is classified as a traffic offense. While drunk-driving laws do differ among the states, there are certain concepts and features common to most states' drunk-driving jurisprudence. As we all know, operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs to a degree that impairs a person's judgment and ability to drive safely is a serious offense. Both criminal and civil penalties for drunk driving can be harsh and often include: Loss or suspension of license Large fines Substance-abuse treatment Jail or prison time Community service Restitution Criminal record Restrictive probationary license programs, including ignition interlock devices and Cinderella licenses
2. Harper, Evans, Wade & Netemeyer: The outcome of every Missouri DWI case depends on the facts and the law.
3. Copeland Law Firm: Recent changes to Missouri's drunk driving laws make it harder than ever to defend against DWI charges. One option that is no longer available for defendants is the opportunity to plead a drunk driving arrest down to a non-alcohol related moving violation. You will need to decide whether to fight a DWI charge in court or work toward a guilty plea on the best possible terms.
4. Murray Law Firm: Blood/Breath Alcohol Concentration (BAC) calculator Blood/Breath Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream or on one's breath. BAC is expressed as the weight of ethanol, measured in grams, in 100 milliliters of blood, or 210 liters of breath. BAC can be measured by breath, blood, or urine tests. Driving skills, especially judgment, are impaired in most people long before they show signs of drunkenness. The public usually associates BAC with "drunk driving." But it's more accurate to refer to "alcohol-impaired" driving because you do not have to be "drunk" to be impaired in your ability to safely drive a car. Using the BAC calculator Use this calculator to instantly compute your estimated blood/breath alcohol concentration. * Keep in mind the results generated are estimates. * The primary purpose is to provide information about the responsible use of alcohol. Instructions: Please select weight, drinks consumed, time period and gender and click the "compute your BAC" button: Weight: (pounds) Drinks consumed: (12 oz. beer or equivalent) Over time period: (hours) Gender: Your BAC will be: Disclaimer This BAC calculator is "JavaScript-based" and your browser will need JavaScript enabled to work. This calculator may not work with some older browsers that do not support JavaScript. What can affect your BAC? * How much alcohol you drink. * How fast you drink. In general, the quicker you drink, the higher your peak BAC will be. * Body size. Large people tend to reach lower BACs than smaller people, given the same amount of alcohol. * Food in your stomach. When there is food in your stomach, alcohol is absorbed more slowly into the blood stream. The BAC rises more rapidly when you drink on an empty stomach, because there is no food in which to dilute the alcohol. * Type of mixer used. Water and fruit juices mixed with alcohol may slow the absorption process, while carbonated beverages may speed it up. * Gender differences. o Women reach higher BACs faster because they have less water in their bodies and more adipose tissue (fat), which is not easily penetrated by alcohol. o A man and a woman, with all other factors being equal, both drinking the same amount of alcohol, will have different BAC levels. Hers will be higher. Disclaimer Your actual BAC is dependent on many complex factors, including your emotional and physical condition and health, and what you've recently ingested (including food, water, medications and other drugs). * No blood/breath alcohol calculator is 100% accurate. * The best that can be done is a rough estimation of your BAC level. You should not consider this to be a guideline for how much you can drink and still drive responsibly, or avoid being arrested! The best policy is don't drink and drive. Period. NOTE: The basic formula for estimating a person's blood/breath alcohol concentration comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
5. Ellis, Thomas: Under the U.S. Constitution, people accused of DWI (or any other crime) are entitled to a vigorous defense from an able lawyer.
6. James Rutter: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
7. Pingleton Law Firm: Anyone charged with a crime should not talk to the police at all without a criminal defense lawyer present. An attorney can make sure your rights are fully protected and that you do not say anything that can be misinterpreted.