Tom has been arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.07. The state Tom was arrested in sets the blood alcohol level at 0.08 in order for a defendant to be charged with driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level. Because Tom's blood alcohol level was below the 0.08 level, Tom cannot be charged with any alcohol related offense.

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Even if Tom's blood alcohol content was below the legal limit of 0.08, he could still be charged with impaired driving or other alcohol-related offenses if his ability to operate a vehicle was deemed impaired by alcohol.

Tom Has Been Arrested for Driving with a Blood Alcohol