No one wants to end a night out with friends or a romantic evening with a drunk driving traffic stop. Police officers can pull people over when they suspect them of intoxication. Anyone who fails field sobriety tests or chemical testing might end up facing driving...
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Understanding BAC levels and driving impairment
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Mar 26, 2024 | BAC
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. Each increment presents distinct risks and impairments to driving abilities. The effects of alcohol at various BAC levels can significantly compromise a driver's capacity to operate a...
3 reasons people may underestimate their blood alcohol level
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Feb 28, 2024 | BAC
Adults who occasionally drink alcohol often try to gauge their own level of impairment. People need to know when to stop drinking if they want to remain sober or how long to give themselves before ordering a second drink. This is especially true for those who intend...
3 reasons breath test results may not be accurate
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Dec 27, 2023 | BAC
Police officers who pull someone over for suspected drunk driving typically begin gathering evidence right away. They ask motorists if they have had anything to drink. They take notes about their conduct, record their driving before the traffic stop and may engage in...
2 groups held to higher standards for Missouri DWI charges
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jul 31, 2023 | BAC
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses are among the most common criminal charges levied in Missouri. Police officers often arrest individuals based on their driving during targeted traffic stops and after collisions because of the results of their chemical tests....
What are rising BAC and retrograde extrapolation?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Jul 28, 2023 | BAC
Rising blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and retrograde extrapolation are concepts related to the timing and measurement of alcohol in the bloodstream. They can play a significant role in DUI defense strategies. A deeper understanding of these terms can provide...
Does one type of alcohol make you more drunk than others?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | May 29, 2023 | BAC
Some people claim that they can’t drink certain types of alcohol because they just get “too drunk.” If you’re at the bar trying to decide if it’s safe to drive home, you may apply this logic to the drinks that you buy. For instance, maybe you think you would be at...
How does alcohol affect the ability to drive?
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | May 9, 2023 | BAC
Blood alcohol concentration is a measure of the amount of alcohol in a person's bloodstream, usually expressed as a percentage. As BAC increases, the effects of alcohol on driving ability become more pronounced, impairing various skills required for safe driving....
A DWI offense could occur well under the legal limit in some cases
On Behalf of Travis Noble, P.C. | Apr 11, 2023 | BAC
It is surprisingly common for otherwise responsible motorists to misstep after assuming that they will be able to gauge their own intoxication effectively after consuming alcohol. Unfortunately, most people have a hard time evaluating their own degree of intoxication....
There are 3 BAC legal limits in MO. Which one applies to you?
On Behalf of Gabris Law | Mar 14, 2023 | BAC
Drivers in Missouri are generally aware that there is a legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when one is behind the wheel. Alcohol consumption can lead to car accidents, and this limit has been set generally at 0.08%. If a driver is over the limit, then...
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