Liquor vs. Beer

Any type of alcoholic beverage can impede your ability to operate machinery, but not all alcohol affects you at the same rate. Some people think that they can drink the same amount of liquor as they do beer, but this is a mistake that can have serious consequences. Depending on the amount of alcohol you actually consume, liquor and beer can affect your body in very different ways. For instance, liquor often takes longer to reach your bloodstream than beer, so you may already be behind the wheel by the time the alcohol affects you.

If you have been accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you may face serious legal penalties. Thus, it is important to consult with an experienced Houston DWI defense attorney at Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C., to discuss your legal options when facing DWI charges. Contact our offices today at 713-222-0400 to learn more about how we can help you during this difficult time.

Effects of Liquor and Beer

Liquor has a greater alcohol content than most beers do, which means that you are ingesting more alcohol with a shot of liquor than you are with most 16 oz. beers. Some of the other differences between beer and liquor include:

• Greater alcohol content in liquor
• Usually less liquor is necessary to become intoxicated
• Most beers are served in 16 oz. containers, while servings of liquor are around 4-5 oz. each

Because liquor may affect your body more slowly than beer, you can begin driving with a blood alcohol content under .08 then later realize that you are over the legal limit.

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Frustratingly, DWI charges do not take into account the different effects of liquor and beer. This can result in devastating legal consequences if you are convicted. If you or someone you know is facing charges of DWI, contact an experienced Houston DWI defense lawyer at Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C., today at 713-222-0400.