Boating While Intoxicated in Texas
By Zendeh Del Law Firm
Jul. 8, 2010 9:25a
Plano Criminal Defense
With the summer season upon us, there will be many more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, such as boating. Although it can be more exciting than other activities, it can also be more dangerous. Every year, people in Texas die in water accidents while out on the lake or ocean. These accidents are much more likely to happen if there is alcohol or drugs involved.
Boating, unlike other pastimes such as hiking or playing sports, involves the operation of a motor vehicle, the boat. As with any motor vehicle, it is illegal to operate a boat while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are suspected of boating while intoxicated, you will be subject to a breathalyzer or a blood test that will measure your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). If you are found to have a BAC that is .08% or higher, you will be arrested for boating while intoxicated (BWI). If you appear intoxicated but do not have a BAC of .08% or higher, you may also be subject to a drug test. Any refusal to take the breathalyzer test can result in a suspension of your license.
In Texas, boating while intoxicated is a misdemeanor and can result in a minimum of 72 hours in jail and up to 180 days. There are also heavy fines for a BWI conviction. Having a criminal record may also make your insurance rates go up, cause discrimination against you if you are applying for a job, make it difficult to rent a home or apartment, and make it less likely that you will be approved for a loan.
Plano Boating While Intoxicated Attorney
If you have been arrested for boating while intoxicated, it is imperative that you contact an aggressive Plano criminal defense lawyer immediately. At the Zendeh Del Law Firm, our attorneys understand how serious a BWI conviction can be and the effects that it can have on your life. An experienced boating while intoxicated attorney at our firm can evaluate your case and discuss your options with you. We are committed to protecting your rights and keeping your criminal record clean.
If you have been charged with boating while intoxicated, contact a Plano Boating While Intoxicated Lawyer today!
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