An Oregon man set the record for the highest recorded blood alcohol content — .77 BAC after a car crash.
Legally reviewed by Tonmiel Rodriguez, Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer — last reviewed June 2026.
In Florida, under § 316.193, you are presumed impaired at .08 BAC — roughly 9 times less. A BAC range of 0.35 to 0.40 can involve fatal alcohol poisoning. The accepted lethal dose for about 50% of adults is .40.
Florida DUI Penalties
- Jail time
- License suspension (6+ months)
- Vehicle immobilization or impoundment
- Ignition interlock device
- Thousands in fines
- Community service and DUI school
- Permanent criminal record
Depending on body weight and beverage type, a driver can become legally impaired with just one or two drinks.
Call 863-774-4556 for a free consultation with Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer Tonmiel Rodriguez. Hablamos Español.