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This person is considered intoxicated in most, if not all, states.
This person is considered not intoxicated in all states.
This person has barely a trace of alcohol in their system and is not considered legally intoxicated.
As of June, 2004, most states have instituted .08% blood alcohol content as the threshold of legal intoxication.
Colorado, Delaware, and Minnesota retain their .10% thresholds.
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Fluid Oz. Consumed
Beer = 10-14oz.
Wine = 4-6oz.
Shots = 1oz. (short, wide glass) or 1.5oz. (tall, straight-sided glass)
Percent Alcohol
Expressed as a percentage rather than as a decimal (enter 40% as "40")
Beer = 4-5%
Wine = 11-15%
Sugary/Fruity liquer = 20-30%
Most Whiskies or Vodkas (and other "hard" alcohol) = 35-50%
Person's Weight
In pounds
Hours Consuming
The number of hours spent drinking
Formula
(Oz x %A x 0.075) / W - (T x 0.015)
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