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Q: How much alcohol does it take to impair someone's driving capabilities?

A: This generally varies from person to person. Several factors can determine how many drinks it would take for a person to become unable to properly operate a vehicle, including the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed, their alcoholic content, the length of time that the person has been drinking, the person's weight, and whether or not a person has been drinking on an empty stomach.

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Q: What is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

A: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol present in a person's blood stream. The illegal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level varies from state to state, but is generally around .05 percent to .08 percent, or two to three drinks.

Q: How much does a DUI cost?

A: DUI costs for a first offense have been estimated to be upwards of $5,540, not including attorney fees or lost wages. The cost of a DUI is made up mostly of fines, impoundment fees, DMV reissue fees, DUI treatment programs, insurance increases, and restitution funds.

Q: What are the penalties for a DUI?

A: Upon being convicted of a DUI, a person is subject to a variety of fees, jail time and community service, enrollment in a DUI treatment program, and a driver's license suspension. The extent of these penalties varies from state to state and whether or not a person has been previously convicted of a DUI.

Q: What happens if an officer does not show up to the initial court date for a DUI hearing? Will it be dismissed?

A: A DUI is a misdemeanor, not a traffic violation, and therefore cannot be dismissed for the failure of the arresting officer to show up to a court date. The initial court date is an arraignment and the officer will generally not be present. The police officer will most likely be present for the trial, but is not obligated to do so.

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