San Diego BUI Attorney
Facts Regarding Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in California
If you have been charged with boating under the influence of alcohol there are some things you need to know. The California Harbor and Navigation Code 655 (H&N Code 655) lays out the criteria for conviction and penalties of persons charged with BUI including fines, jail time or prison sentence and California DUI School. It is crucial that you act quickly to procure the services of an attorney that has experience with California BUI laws. Contact a San Diego DUI lawyer today to get started on your defense.
Under H&N Code 655 a person may not operate any of the following if they are found to be under the influence:
- Boat
- Water skis
- Aquaplane
- Jet ski
- Any similar equipment
As long as the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) remains below 0.08% for a private operator or below 0.04% for a commercial operator the individual may not only have an open container of alcohol but may consume as it well. If the BAC rule is violated you may be charged with BUI. If you are convicted of a first time offense of BUI the consequences may be as follows:
- Up to 6 months in city jail
- Maximum $1,000 in fines
- Completion of California DUI School
Don't delay in finding a knowledgeable lawyer to help you protect your rights.
BUI Attorney Serving San Diego
When faced with a BUI you may feel confused about where to begin. Attorney Mark R. De Yoe, APLC has represented more than 1,000 clients in their DUI cases over the last 28 years and knows how to help you get started with your defense. Through practical experience, skill and dedication Attorney De Yoe has been helping people change their lives for the better with the best possible outcomes of their cases. As a defense attorney he litigates in all areas of DUI defense including breath and blood tests, DUI with child endangerment, field sobriety tests and BUI defense.
Contact a San Diego BUI lawyer today to find out about your rights and options.