Florida Boating Under the Influence Defense Attorney
Since Florida has a warm climate that allows residents and vacationers to be in the ocean, rivers, and lakes all year long, people boating while intoxicated can be a problem. Florida law enforcement takes boating under the influence (BUI) very seriously, and they do not hesitate to prosecute.
If you were arrested for BUI on any size vessel, call (321) 724-5600 or e-mail experienced BUI defense lawyer Mark Anthony Gager for a free consultation.
What You Need to Know about BUI Penalties:
All the Penalties of DUI without Losing Your License
If you are convicted of boating under the influence, the penalties you face are very similar to DUI penalties. You face potential jail time, fines, probation, community service, and other consequences. Unlike a drunk driving conviction, however, you do not lose your driver's license.
Providing Strong BUI Defense
BUI is similar to DUI in more ways than just the penalties. Officers use the same breath tests and field sobriety tests, which puts marine officers and other law enforcement at a disadvantage. They do not carry breath testing equipment with them, and field sobriety tests are almost impossible on a rocking boat out on the ocean. In the end, it is harder to prove boating under the influence in some cases because of the immediate lack of breath test equipment.
BUI defense lawyer Mark Anthony Gager has more than 20 years of criminal law experience and insight that is invaluable to our clients. We understand the challenges that marine officers face when determining whether someone is boating under the influence or not. We challenge every piece of evidence to help our clients get the best possible outcome in these cases.
Our firm handles cases for people on vacation, residents of Florida who own boats, and people responsible for navigating tankers, barges, and other large vessels. If you were arrested or charged with BUI on Florida's lakes or rivers or on the ocean, let our experience work for you.
For a free initial consultation about your boating under the influence charge, call (321) 724-5600 or e-mail our firm.
