Tuesday, July 20, 2010

DUI Blood Alcohol Chart

Blood Alcohol Concentration Chart for Males

(Alcohol % in bloodstream for weight (lbs) and number of drinks)


Number of drinks consumed per hour

Weight

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

100

.04

.08

.11

.15

.19

.23

.26

.30

.34

120

.03

.06

.09

.12

.16

.19

.22

.25

.28

140

.03

.05

.08

.11

.13

.16

.19

.21

.24

160

.02

.05

.07

.09

.12

.14

.16

.19

.21

180

.02

.04

.06

.08

.11

.13

.15

.17

.19

200

.02

.04

.06

.08

.09

.11

.13

.15

.17

220

.02

.03

.05

.07

.09

.10

.12

.14

.15

240

.02

.03

.05

.06

.08

.09

.11

.13

.14



Blood Alcohol Concentration Chart for Females

(Alcohol % in bloodstream for weight (lbs) and number of drinks)


Number of drinks consumed per hour

Weight

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

100

.05

.09

.14

.18

.23

.27

.32

.36

.41

120

.03

.08

.11

.15

.19

.23

.27

.30

.34

140

.03

.07

.10

.13

.16

.19

.23

.26

.29

160

.03

.06

.09

.11

.14

.17

.20

.23

.26

180

.03

.05

.08

.10

.13

.15

.18

.20

.23

200

.02

.05

.07

.09

.11

.14

.16

.18

.20

220

.02

.04

.06

.08

.10

.12

.14

.17

.19

240

.02

.04

.06

.08

.09

.11

.13

.15

.17


* One drink=1 ounce of 80 proof spirits; 3 ounce glass of wine; or 8 ounce glass of 5% beer.


This chart was created by the Washington State Liquor Control Board, and it is just an estimate. If you were arrested for a DUI and you believe you were not impaired due to the amount of alcohol you consumed please call my office immediately to discuss your defense.


Leyba Defense PLLC | Seattle DUI Attorney

Sunday, July 4, 2010

700 citations have issued by police for using cell, texting while drving

Seattle PI article

With the new cell phone and texting law in place it is very important that everyone attempt to follow it. Especially if you have had something to drink and you to chose to drive. If you are unsure what constitutes an infraction contact my office and we will explain it to you.

Matt