San Diego Boating DUI Lawyer

Boating While Drunk

Abuse of alcohol and vehicles of any kind do not mix. That includes, fishing boats, sail boats, jet skis, power boats and any water-skiers, wake boarders or inner-tube riders attached to them. Although the law allows for the drinking of alcoholic beverages on boats, it treats intoxicated operators of water craft in much the same way it treats drunk drivers on the road. The BAC limit for boat drivers is identical to that of auto drivers (.08 for adults over 21). The consequences of a boating DUI conviction may be a suspension or revoking of your driver’s license, heavy fines to pay, public work service, mandatory enrollment in certain programs, possible jail time and a DMV record that could haunt any future attempts to find certain types of employment.

When you operate a vehicle in the water, you have already agreed to San Diego’s “implied consent” laws for sobriety tests. If you should decline to submit to a chemical test, you may lose all boating privileges, have to pay a heavy fine and you may be required to enroll in a San Diego DMV Boating Safety Course.

Consult a San Diego DUI Attorney

Now that you know the challenges you might be facing, its time for you to contact a San Diego Boating DUI lawer at our Law Office. We can help. Our knowledgeable attorneys have had years of experience in defending boating DUI cases. After thoroughly investigating the situation and the evidence, we will challenge the Coast Guard arrest reports and the Field Sobriety test results. There are external elements, such as weather and water conditions, that can affect the outcome of those tests. When all the facts are in we will build a defense specifically designed to get you the results you desire.

Contact San Diego DUI Lawyer Henry Root today and schedule a free consultation to evaluate your case. We will work diligently on your case to bring you the best possible outcome.