Boating Under the Influence

Miami, Florida is surrounded by the ocean and is so close to the intra-coastal waterways, thus boating can be almost as common as driving a car on the weekends. Because of this, law enforcement has dedicated more resources to making sure that our waterways are safer by cracking down on boating under the influence (BUI) by causing the enactment of strict boating laws and charges.  Legally, and similar to driving while impaired, boaters must not operate a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

It does not matter whether your BUI charge originated in the ocean, on an intra-coastal waterway, or on one of Florida’s many lakes and ponds: make no mistake about a pending BUI charge. It is serious and can have many of the same negative consequences as driving under the influence. More especially so were there to be a fatality such as drowning that occurred.

If you or a loved one have been charged with boating under the influence, it is important that you immediately discuss your rights with an experienced and competent Miami DUI Attorney. The attorneys at Musca Law are prepared to walk you through and explain your options.