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Ventura DUI Boating Defense Lawyer

Every weekend, in most California recreational water areas, arrests are made for Boating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Under the CA Harbors & Navigation Code 655, Boating under the influence is designated a crime. Charles L Cassy Attorney at Law can defend against BUI charges and assist you in getting the best results possible.

The penalties vary for the degree of BUI charged. For aggravated BUI or BUI with BAC of 0.08% the penalties are in line with DUI penalties; but there are variations between DUI and BUI penalties so you need a lawyer well versed in the differences between the two. Charles L Cassy Attorney at Law can defend you against any BUI charges. Call us immediately if you or a loved one is arrested for BUI.

CA Harbors & Navigation Code 655

That you cannot operate a boat, water skis, aquaplane or similar equipment while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The BUI laws only pertain to motor propelled boats or pulled equipment. For example, you can't be arrested for a self propelled device like a kayak or raft.
Prohibits operating any of the listed equipment if your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or above as measured by blood/breath test.
If you are a commercial operator you cannot operate a commercial boat if your BAC is 0.04% or greater (Harbors and Navigation Code 655d).
You will be penalized for operating a boat or any other equipment listed while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs if you injure another as a result (Harbors and Navigation Code 655f).
You are allowed open containers of alcohol to consume on a boat as a driver or as a passenger. Violation of the law occurs only if you operate water devices while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Since 2008, the DMV does not revoke or suspend your driver's license following a BUI conviction.
Simple BUI - operation of a boat, water skis, an aquaplane or similar equipment while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. A BAC of 0.08% is required for presumption that you were DUI at time of arrest.
BUI with BAC of 0.08% or higher - operation of a boat, water skis, an aquaplane or similar equipment with a BAC of 0.08% as measured by blood/breath test.
Aggravated BUI - BUI causing injury under H&N Code 655f. You were DUI and broke a law while operating water equipment or drove in a negligent manner that caused injury to another.
BUI Manslaughter - you committed a simple or aggravated CA BUI. You committed an additional grossly negligent act (not amounting to a felony) and your negligence caused the death of another.

Retain Charles L Cassy Attorney at Law because Experience Matters

Contact Charles L Cassy Attorney at Law immediately upon being investigated or charged with any BUI charge. We have over thirty years experience in defending these cases. We will put our expertise to work for you.

Charles L Cassy Attorney at Law

Has More Not Guilty Verdicts Than Any Other Law Firm in Ventura County.

Charles L Cassy Attorney at Law

Serves Ventura, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Kern, San Diego Counties.

Call us at 805-642-0392