{"id":24531,"date":"2023-05-14T19:14:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-14T23:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the-tester.blawgcloud.com\/drinking-one-drink-per-hour-driving-means-trouble-usually-dui\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:34:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:34:55","slug":"how-much-can-i-drink-before-iam-oui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/how-much-can-i-drink-before-iam-oui\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Can I Drink Before I Am OUI?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nAs a Maine DUI lawyer near me<\/a> I talk to people every month who were arrested for OUI in Southern Maine. An alarming number of those people are truly surprised at their blood-alcohol concentration (BAC). Many tell me they \u201cpaced themselves\u201d to one drink per hour. For most people this pace is a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\n

A Brief History of Alcohol Calculations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Scientists have studied alcohol for many years. In the early years of the 20th century a Swedish physician, Dr. Widmark, did extensive research. Based on his research he devised a formula for calculating blood-alcohol levels based on the amount of alcohol consumed, the person\u2019s weight, their gender, and the amount of time that passed since first drinking. This formula then predicts a range for the person\u2019s blood-alcohol level or concentration (BAC.) This is the formula that is used in virtually all smart phone calculators or the \u201cdrink wheel\/calculators\u201d sold. It is also the basis for the claim that one drink per hour will protect you from driving under the influence.<\/p>\n

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As a Maine DUI lawyer near me I talk to people every month who were arrested for OUI in Southern Maine. An alarming number of those people are truly surprised at their blood-alcohol concentration (BAC). Many tell me they \u201cpaced themselves\u201d to one drink per hour. 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