Tampa Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Defense Lawyer
Many Tampa residents enjoy our area’s easy access to the water. What many do not know is that a boat can be stopped by law enforcement at any time. If you were operating a boat, stopped by law enforcement and charged with Boating Under the Influence (BUI), I can help. As an experienced DUI and BUI defense attorney, I have extensive experience in Boating Under the Influence arrests. I can protect your rights and ensure you are able to enjoy boating.
Were you charged with Boating Under the Influence? Call the law office of Jeff Keel, P.A. at 813.282.3858 for your free consultation. You can also contact me online.
Charged with Boating Under the Influence? I can help.
A BUI arrest has similar procedures to a DUI arrest. My firm's experience in DUI law can provide you with the defense you need. Law enforcement officials use specialized field sobriety exercises in a BUI stop. However, the same implied consent laws that apply to a DUI arrest aren’t applicable in BUI stops – you can refuse a breath test in boating and receive a fine rather than a driver's license suspension. A BUI will enhance a future DUI, though, so the consequences can be great. Penalties for BUI include the following:
- Monetary fines
- Jail time
- Community service
- Alcohol or drug treatment programs
- Probation
- Community service
- Impoundment of watercraft
The penalties can be increased if children were in the boat, with an elevated blood alcohol level, if this is a second or third BUI or if a boating accident caused death or serious bodily injury occurred.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your BUI charges – call my Tampa law office at 813.282.3858 or contact me online.
