Professionals at restaurants and bars often provide patrons with a warning before the end of service. Last call allows everyone present to order one more drink before they go home for the day.
Many people about to leave an establishment or party may enjoy one last drink before they go. Unfortunately, that decision to have another drink or to finish the remainder of a drink quickly before leaving might ultimately be the reason that an individual gets pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) offense.
Alcohol takes time to affect a driver
People might perform a breath test using their own device or a pay-per-use device at their favorite establishment. They might also check themselves for telltale signs of intoxication. Unfortunately, when people administer chemical or practical tests shortly after finishing a drink, they may be overly confident about their sobriety.
Alcohol takes time to enter a person’s bloodstream and affect their behavior. Depending on factors including their age, weight, sex and eating habits, it could be 15 minutes or more before that last drink starts to affect a driver’s capabilities.
Their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) may continue rising even after they leave the establishment. While they thought they were under the limit, a test performed during a traffic stop later could show that they were actually over the legal limit. Anyone accused of impaired driving may have options for responding that can help them avoid a conviction.
Fighting DUI charges requires an analysis of the circumstances and appropriate support. Biological and chemical knowledge can play a major role in the development of an effective DUI defense strategy.
