How is BAC Related to Intoxication?

When you consume alcohol, it travels through your digestive system and into your intestines. From here, the alcohol molecules are absorbed into your bloodstream. Field sobriety tests, blood tests, and Breathalyzers all estimate the proportion of alcohol that is in your blood. This is why BAC, or blood alcohol content, is so important in measuring your level of intoxication.

If your BAC is at or above .08, this means that you are legally too intoxicated to operate a motor vehicle even if you are not outwardly showing signs of inebriation. This can result in DWI/DUI charges. If you are facing drunk driving charges due to driving with a BAC at or above .08, please contact an experienced San Antonio DWI attorney from the Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett today at 210-587-6464.