Suffolk County, New York - Jason Bassett of the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. (https://jbassettlaw.com/long-island-etg-calculator/) has released an online Long Island EtG Calculator designed to help the public understand alcohol detection windows and the limits of Ethyl glucuronide testing. The launch aligns with the firm’s ongoing focus on DWI defense in Suffolk County and Long Island, and reflects the commitment of a leading Suffolk County DWI attorney to provide clear, accessible information about testing protocols frequently cited in probation, treatment, and administrative settings.
The EtG Calculator provides an educational projection of potential urine EtG levels based on five user inputs that mirror common laboratory considerations. Users enter the number of drinks, hours spent drinking, hours until the test, weight, and gender. The tool converts standard drinks into grams of alcohol, models absorption during the drinking period, then applies a typical post-drinking elimination rate to generate an estimated blood alcohol time curve. From that curve, the calculator projects a potential EtG value, identifies a predicted cutoff hour for falling below a commonly used threshold, and displays the predicted EtG at that cutoff. Many programs reference 500 ng/mL as a positive screen, and the calculator highlights the risk of exceeding that benchmark. The release of this tool supports the educational mission of a Suffolk County DWI attorney who regularly addresses questions about abstinence monitoring and test interpretation.
The timing of this resource is significant for New York motorists and program participants. As of November 6, 2024, New York assigns 11 points on a driving record for any alcohol- or drug-related driving conviction or incident under 15 NYCRR Section 131.3(b)(1)(iii), in addition to potential criminal penalties. Against this regulatory backdrop, understanding how EtG differs from breath or blood alcohol tests is vital. EtG functions as a biomarker of recent ethanol exposure rather than a measurement of current impairment. Typical detection extends up to 80 hours depending on consumption and program cutoffs, with unusual, heavy-drinking scenarios occasionally extending beyond that range. A Suffolk County DWI attorney often encounters EtG results in contexts such as impaired driving programs, abstinence-based probation, workplace testing, treatment monitoring, and professional licensing reviews.
The calculator emphasizes that real-world test outcomes depend on timing, hydration, creatinine correction, and laboratory methods. It also reflects widely recognized cautions in the field. Since 2006, and reaffirmed in 2012, federal guidance has advised that EtG alone should not serve as the sole proof of drinking in disciplinary or legal proceedings. Incidental exposures can contribute to low values at more sensitive cutoffs, including exposures from ethanol-containing mouthwash or frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Laboratories often add EtS confirmation and use program-specific cutoffs such as 100, 250, 500, or 1,000 ng/mL to balance sensitivity and specificity. The calculator communicates these limitations and promotes informed discussions with counsel or program administrators. By framing EtG as a marker of exposure rather than a direct measure of impairment or quantity consumed, the tool supports better decision-making and responsible program compliance throughout Long Island under the guidance of a Suffolk County DWI attorney.
About Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C.:
The Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. is a Long Island criminal defense firm led by attorney Jason Bassett, serving clients throughout Suffolk County and Nassau County. The practice covers DWI and DUI defense, probation and parole matters, drug offenses, violent and non-violent felonies, and related administrative hearings. The firm is known for trial readiness, thorough motion practice, and strategic case development tailored to the facts and governing law. For consultations, call (631) 259-6060 or visit the firm’s website to request an evaluation.
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Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C.
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Jason Bassett
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(631) 259-6060
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320 Carleton Ave # 4200
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Central Islip
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New York
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