Law Office of Jonathan Franklin: Get Drunk

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

It is a popular trend. Many people are adding energy drinks to their alcoholic beverages. Energy drinks are beverages like 5-hour Energy, Red Bull, and Monster. It is not only a caffeine and alcohol mix, but it also includes stimulants like taurine and ginseng. This type of mixture has an unusual intoxicating effect. A person may be alert, however, the individual may not necessarily be aware of how drunk he or she actually is. There are two studies that detail the impact from the combination of alcohol and energy drinks.

Energy-Alcohol Mix Makes You Drink More

The Center for Research on Aging, Health, and Well-being at the Australian National University conducted a research study. The study found that mixing energy drinks and alcohol gives the individual the urge to drink more alcohol and/or mixed drinks. Mixed drinks could contain alcohol, energy drink and juice or juice and alcohol only.

Participants in the study drank these alcoholic beverages. Approximately 20 minutes prior to drinking and about 20 minutes after drinking, their desire to drink was measured. The participants who consumed the drinks containing alcohol and energy drinks reported a greater urge to continue consuming alcohol.

Energy-Alcohol Mix Makes You Less Aware of Intoxication

Researchers at Wake Forest University conducted another study on the effects of drinks that contained alcohol and energy drinks. The participants were college students. This study focused on the impact stimulants, like an energy drinks, had on a person when he or she consumes alcohol at the same time.

The study found that students who drank these beverages were intoxicated. It also discovered something else. Along with intoxication was impaired vision, motor skills and judgment. In fact, they were less aware of their intoxication than others who didn’t drink the energy drink-alcohol mix.

What Do These Studies have to do with a Driving under the Influence Arrest?

Plenty. Consider the results when the two studies are combined. Consuming energy drinks mixed with alcohol may increase your urge to continue drinking while reducing your perception of how drunk you really are. Both factors could increase your chances of drinking under the influence and getting arrested for DUI.

Thus, it is vital that you be particularly careful when drinking an alcoholic beverage that has an energy drink in it. These drinks can quickly “catch up” with you. In other words, all of a sudden you feel extremely intoxicated, but you’re not aware of the effects that it is having on your body and mind.

If you’re going to drink these energy drink-alcoholic mix, designate a driver. If you do drink and are pulled over for DUI, remember your legal rights!

Contact a DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible after your DUI arrest. Remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions about the number of drinks you consumed. You do have the right to refuse to answer questions if you are arrested for DUI or any type of charge. Your first step is to ask for a Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer. This will protect your legal rights.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin is devoted to providing you with an aggressive defense while protecting your legal rights. If you have been charged with a DUI in Los Angeles, immediately contact Jonathan Franklin. He is a former prosecutor who now successfully defense clients accused of DUI. He will diligently work on your behalf to successfully resolve your case, whether it’s getting the charge reduced, dismissed, or arguing for an innocent verdict at trial. Contact Jonathan Franklin today.

Stay Safe Out There - If You Need Help just Give Me a Call!

To schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you, contact Beverly Hills DUI Attorney Jonathan Franklin today.

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Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

In the State of California, an alcohol level of .08 percent is considered over the legal limit. Even if you feel okay and just a little buzzed after having a few drinks, you still need to hand your keys over to a designated driver. Keep in mind that what registers as .08 percent for one person may register lower or higher for someone else. Factors like your weight and the amount of time passed since your last drink come into play.

Blood Alcohol ConcentrationFor those under the age of 21, a BAC of over .01 percent is over the legal limit. This basically means you can’t have any traces of alcohol whatsoever. For drivers of commercial vehicles, the limit is .04 percent. Remember, however, that these are just numbers; common sense is the best indicator of whether you have had one too many drinks. Also watch out for your buddies and gauge whether they have had too many drinks to safely get behind the wheel. Don’t be afraid to step up and take the keys away from your friend if you have to. Taking a passive stance could cause irreversible regret should something happen on the road as a result of impaired judgment.

Nevertheless, if you have been pulled over and arrested on suspicion of DUI, you should contact a Beverley Hills DUI attorney. There are circumstances that could potentially work in your favor, such as if the breathalyzer was administered incorrectly. Even if the evidence is overwhelmingly against you, your lawyer can still be of valuable assistance in other areas, such as arranging for a plea bargain deal or arguing on your behalf for a sentence reduction.

Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600
http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com

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