Boating While Intoxicated
Lawyer Serving Cherry Hill for 30+ Years
Much like with any vehicle, it is illegal to operate a boat while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you are arrested and charged for
boating under the influence, you will face harsh penalties under the law.
At the Law Offices of Christopher L. Baxter, our Cherry Hill DWI attorney
works with you to explain the various laws pertaining to boating while
intoxicated. Also known as BWI, this charge will put you at risk of losing
your licenses that allow you to operate both a boat and a motor vehicle.
Punishments You May Face
If you are charged with BWI, you face serious penalties that can affect
your everyday life. In order to defend your rights, it is crucial that
you retain legal counsel as soon as possible. This is why our team at
the Law Offices of Christopher L. Baxter makes ourselves
available 24/7. We are ready to assist you at any time, day or night, because we know
that a conviction would bring with it serious punishment.
Penalties you may face include:
- For a first offense with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08% - 0.099%,
you could face a fine up to $400, loss of your boating privileges for
up to a year, and loss of your driver’s license for up to three months.
- For a first offense with a blood alcohol content level of 0.10% or higher,
you could face a fine up to $500, loss of your boating privileges for
up to a year, and loss of your driver’s license for up to a year.
- For a second offense, you could face a fine up to $1,000, 30 days of community
service, imprisonment for up to 90 days, loss of your boating privileges
for up to 2 years, and loss of your driver’s license for up to 2 years.
- For a third offense or more, you could face a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment
for more than 180 days, loss of your boating privileges for up to 10 years,
and loss of your driver’s license for up to 10 years.
It is important that you take immediate legal action in order to defend
your rights. Our firm has handled more than 3,200 DWI cases in the area,
and we know the various defenses that can be used on your behalf. If you
are charged with a BWI, we are here for you, every step of the way.
Contact our firm today at 856-235-9881
for a
free consultation.