Exceeding the legal BAC limit of 0.08% can lead to DWI charges. If you have been drinking, then it is natural to wonder if there is anything you can do to get your BAC to go down faster. You certainly want to avoid a DWI arrest.
There are many different tactics that people suggest for lowering your BAC, such as drinking water, drinking coffee, taking a cold shower or eating a large meal. But the truth is that these things do not work. There is nothing you can do to speed up your alcohol metabolism rate. Time is the only thing that causes your BAC to go down.
How long will it take?
You probably have to wait longer than you may assume. For most people, their BAC rate only goes down by about 0.015% per hour.
In other words, say that you have a BAC of 0.1%. You are over the legal limit. But even if you waited for an entire hour, you would still be at 0.085%. You would fail a breath test, even if you spent that hour drinking coffee or eating a meal.
People often think that things like drinking coffee can help because the caffeine wakes them up. But it is important to remember that the breath test only measures your blood alcohol concentration, and that has not changed at all.
Your DWI defense options
A DWI can lead to license revocation, fines and jail time. If you are facing charges, you must know what defense options you have. It can help to work with an experienced attorney to protect your future.