10/10/2026
🍹 "How many drinks can I have before driving?"
It’s a common question in Florida, but the truth might surprise you. There is no magic number of drinks that keeps you under the limit.
Factors like body composition, drinking pace, metabolism, and food intake all play a role in your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). In Florida, you can actually face DUI charges even if your BAC is under the standard 0.08% threshold if an officer determines your "normal faculties" are impaired.
📊 We just updated our blog with a visual Infographic Breakdown!
Explore the visual guide to learn about:
🔹 The difference between standard DUI laws & zero-tolerance rules (under 21 & commercial drivers)
🔹 Common "sobering up" myths (coffee won't lower your BAC!)
🔹 What happens during alcohol testing and field sobriety exercises in Pinellas County
📍 Serving St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Pinellas County.
🔗 Read the updated post & check out the infographic here: https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2026/september/how-many-drinks-is-over-the-limit-in-florida-the/
Disclaimer: Informational only. For legal assistance regarding a Florida DUI arrest, contact Morris Law Firm at (727) 388-4736.