BAC in a Georgia DUI Case - Augusta DUI Attorney

BAC in a Georgia DUI Case - Augusta DUI Attorney

Across the United States, the most common crime committed annually, by far, is drunk driving. Driving while intoxicated is no minor offence. A person can receive anything from a warning to jail time. DUI can begin as a misdemeanor and escalate into a felonious crime by degree; however, no matter what degree of culpability you face, DUI can turn your world topsy-turvy. But a drunk driving charge must be proved in a court.

In Georgia driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 or above is considered under driving influence. The permitted level for minor drivers is .02. The limit is .04 for commercial drivers. If your blood alcohol level is .15 or higher, you could be subject to higher penalties. In Georgia the police generally use the Intoxilyzer 5000. The Intoxilyzer 5000 is generally considered accurate however can be affected by body temperature, electrical currents, breath sprays and other factors including the condition of the device and the officer’s training in operating the device.

You should also be very alert and perceptive of any procedural lapses that may be committed before, during and after the test for blood alcohol content. A experienced DUI attorney is the right person who can see through any points of possible defensive maneuver arising from erroneous actions and/or lapses committed during the conduct of the test. A simple procedural lapse in administering the prescribed chemical test rightly can be a valid ground for excluding the test result for blood alcohol content.
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