Posts Tagged ‘Washington State criminal attorney’
Erin Brockovich Charged with Drunk Driving While Boating
Calling all boaters, it is illegal to drive a boat while under the influence of alcohol with a BAC level above .08. Instead of receiving a DUI (driving under the influence) charge, an individual suspected of drunk driving a boat would be charged with a BUI (boating under the influence). Just last week, Erin Brockovich,…
Read MoreWashington State to Lower the Legal BAC Limit to .05 to Further Reduce DUI
In efforts to reduce DUI (driving under the influence) and drunk driving related deaths, lawmakers, federal officials, and state officials have been working vigorously to find effective solutions. Among recent recommendations, suggested by the National Transportation Safety Board, is for all states to lower the legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit from .08 to .05.…
Read MoreWashington State University – Blood Alcohol Levels and How it Effects the Body
Having basic knowledge on how alcohol effects the body is a valuable tool; 1) it may aid in the self assessment of one’s ability to drive safely after consuming alcohol, 2) it may help decipher if someone else has the ability to drive safely after consuming alcohol, 3) and it may help one’s awareness on…
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