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About BUI (Boating Under the Influence)

Just as the driver of a car may be arrested for driving under the influence, or DUI, a person operating a boat may be arrested for boating under the influence, or BUI. This offense is similar to driving under the influence except for the fact that the offense involves a watercraft as opposed to a vehicle operated on land. A boat operator may face arrest and criminal charges for operating a boat with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater or while his or her mental and/or physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Were you arrested for BUI? Talking to an attorney at our Los Angeles law firm will enable you to get helpful information about this important matter. You can find out what rights you have, what you can do to challenge your charges, what potential penalties you may face and what you may be up against. You can get the information that will help you make the right choices about your case moving forward from this point.

Penalties for Boating Under the Influence

A person convicted of boating under the influence in the Los Angeles area in California may face similar penalties as those that may be imposed for drunk driving. This may include imprisonment in county jail or state prison, fines, community service, mandatory rehabilitation and probation. In addition, if a boat operator is accused of causing a boating accident that injured one or more persons, those injured parties may file a civil lawsuit against him or her to seek financial compensation for their injuries.

Get started in receiving guidance and support when you are at risk of incarceration and other penalties for boating under the influence. We can work to protect your future. Contact a Los Angeles BUI Lawyer today!