by lisaspitzer | Jan 16, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale BUI Lawyer, Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
If you have been arrested for a BUI let Fort Lauderdale BUI lawyer Guy Seligman defend your BUI and Boating criminal charges. The punishments for boating under the influence (BUI/BWI) are severe. Florida takes BUI charges very seriously and you will need an expereinced BUI lawyer. BUI is a criminal charge that could lead to: jail time , Having a felony or misdemeanor on your record, fines, impoundment of your boat, forfeiture of your boat, loss of boating privileges in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Boating Under the Influence is a serious crime. You can be charged with BUI if (a) your blood-alcohol level is .08 or (b) if you are deemed too impaired to handle your boat. Other charges include: BUI causing serious bodily injury* BUI causing an accident BUI manslaughter* Repeat offenses (prior BUI or DUI) BAC of .15 or greater BUI with children or youths under age 18 aboard BUI causing property damage Blood Alcohol Level For A BUI A BUI citation is issued if the person operating the vessel has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. Someone with a blood alcohol level of 0.05 to 0.08 may also be charged with a BUI if they are showing other signs of intoxication, such as swerving, slurred speech, or the inability to walk or stand. Florida BUI Penalties Fines up to $500 for a first offense Six months in jail. $1,000 and nine months in jail for the second offense $2,500 and one year in jail for the third Causing a death from an accident as a result of BUI,...
