Blood alcohol content, or BAC, is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood after they have consumed alcoholic beverages. Every state in the United States except Utah has set a BAC of 0.08 percent as the legal limit. (In Utah, the limit is 0.05 percent.) Most states also set a legal limit of 0.04 percent for those with CDL licenses.
For those under the age of 21, the BAC limit could be 0.02 percent, although some states have a “zero tolerance” for underage drivers who consume alcohol. This means any level of alcohol in the minor’s system can result in DUI charges. Being charged with DUI can have a number of negative consequences.
You could potentially end up in jail, pay extremely high fines and fees, lose your driving privileges, lose your job, or be unable to obtain employment or be unable to obtain a professional license you have worked for. If you are facing DUI charges, it is in your best interests to contact an experienced Rolling Meadows, IL DUI attorney.