BAC refers to the percent of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream. In California, a person is legally intoxicated for purposes of driving a vehicle if he/she has a BAC of .08 percent or above.
However, a person can be arrested and convicted under Vehicle Code 23152(a) for driving under the influence even if their blood alcohol content is less than .08.
Use our blood alcohol calculator to test your blood alcohol concentration.
Ms. Aizman is the founding attorney at Aizman Law Firm, an award winning criminal defense attorney & former prosecutor for the city of Los Angeles. She regularly appears on CNN, Fox News, HLN & CBS News to provide legal insight on various legal topics. She is a proud member of the California Attorneys For Criminal Justice, California DUI Lawyers Association & the National College of DUI Defense
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