There are many reasons why driving while intoxicated isn’t worth the risk. First and foremost, you are putting yourself and others at risk when you do so. Beyond that, you’re also increasing the likelihood of receiving certain penalties for breaking the law.
Typically, there are two factors that a court considers when determining your penalty once charged with a DWI. The first is your BAC, or blood alcohol content percentage. In most states, the legal limit is .08%. The other factor is whether you’ve driven while intoxicated in the past, and if so, how many times. (more…)