If an Oregon resident is convicted of driving under the influence, that person can face serious consequences. The penalties can include jail or prison time, large fines, alcohol education classes, ignition interlock devices, loss of drivers' licenses and more. To avoid these penalties, people need to avoid conviction. While there may be some ways to fight charges once they have been brought, the best way to avoid these penalties is avoid driving with an elevated blood alcohol content level.
People may not realize that there are a variety of factors that can change how much they are affected by alcohol. These factors can affect a person's BAC level and how susceptible they are to drunk driving charges.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are five main factors that affect BAC level. One factor is the amount that a person has had to drink. Clearly, the more that a person drinks, the higher the person's BAC level will be. Other factors include the person's gender. According to the NHTSA, since women have less water and more fat cells, alcohol stays more easily in their blood stream. A person's weight will also affect BAC level. Since heavier people have more water in their body, their BAC level is more diluted.
The amount of food that a person consumed with the alcohol can also affect the person's BAC level. Food will slow the absorption of alcohol. Finally, how quickly alcohol is consumed will also have an effect on a person's BAC level.
Even keeping these factors in mind, people can make the mistake of driving under the influence. Those charged with DUI should make sure to speak with an attorney to evaluate all their legal options.
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