Under what conditions can you be convicted of DUI with a BAC under 0.8?

Being convicted of DUI with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) under 0.08 is possible under certain circumstances. One key condition is if a driver is exhibiting erratic behavior, such as swerving or driving unpredictably. This suggests impairment that could lead an officer to determine that the driver is unsafe to operate a vehicle, regardless of the specific BAC reading.

The focus here is on the driver’s behavior and not solely on the BAC level. Law enforcement officers can use observed driving patterns or behaviors to establish that a driver is impaired. Therefore, if an individual is stopped for driving erratically, that behavior can lead to a DUI charge even if their BAC is below the legal limit.

Other options, while they may involve legal considerations, do not directly relate to DUI laws in the context of BAC levels. Specifically, being stopped for speeding or being a minor does not inherently denote impairment, and simple admission of drinking without evidence of impairment does not serve as sufficient ground for a DUI charge.