Jeremy Lane of the Seattle Seahawks was taken into custody for drunk driving in Washington during the morning of Jan. 14. In a tweet published after the arrest, the football player claimed he had a blood alcohol content of .03 percent when he was taken into custody. This is below the legal limit in the state of .08 percent.

However, state law says that a person can be charged with DUI for having any volume of drugs or alcohol in their system. This assumes that there is evidence that the driver is impaired by a volume of alcohol at or below the legal limit. Lane was booked into the King County Jail at 5:30 that morning and released on his own recognizance about four hours later. Authorities in King County did not comment on the matter.

If an individual is charged with drunk or impaired driving, they could face a variety of penalties. These penalties may include spending time in jail, license suspension or fines. An offender might also be responsible for paying legal fees and court costs. Even worse, it’s often more difficult to get a job or accepted into school after being convicted of a DUI. However, an attorney may help an individual limit the possible consequences of a DUIcharge.

This can be done by arguing that a driver was below the legal limit when contacted by police. It’s also be possible to argue that any actions that suggested a driver was impaired were caused by a medical condition or something other than drugs or alcohol. This may be enough to have a case thrown out before a trial begins or to negotiate a plea bargain. In some cases, a defendant can win a full acquittal.