BAC for Women
The term “lightweight” is often heard in connection with alcohol consumption. It originates from the fact that people react differently to different amounts of alcohol. Though blood alcohol content is used for the purpose of determining intoxication in criminal cases, BAC is not an exact science. Many complicated factors play into a blood alcohol percentage. A man may have two drinks and be well under the legal limit, whereas a woman who has the same drinks in the same amount may have a BAC that exceeds the legal limit of .08.
If you have been arrested after drinking and driving, you need to learn about your rights. Rhode Island DUI defense attorney Matthew Marin is here to help. Contact our law offices today by calling 401-287-4384.
Factors Affect Female BAC
As a woman, it is important to understand the reasons why your BAC will be likely to exceed a man’s. This knowledge can help you to adapt your drinking to limit the likelihood that you will be found in violation of the legal limit. The following are female characteristics that affect BAC:
- Higher levels of water in blood stream
- More fat tissue than men
- Lower ADH levels than men
- Frequent changes in hormone levels
- More variable body temperatures
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There a thousands of DUI arrests in Rhode Island every year. Some lawyers fail to dedicate the time necessary to understand the circumstances of a client and develop a convincing defense case. At the Law Offices of Matthew Marin, we do not treat you as a number. We understand that people are falsely accused and they make mistakes. We passionately believe that each client deserves a vigorous defense. For a free consultation, contact us today by calling 401-287-4384.
