Phoenix BUI Attorney

BUI (Boating Under the Influence)

BUI, or boating under the influence, is a criminal offense that involves operating a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Though most people associate criminal charges with DUI or driving under the influence, boating under the influence is taken just as seriously and requires immediate legal attention. Fortunately, a Phoenix criminal defense lawyer at our firm can provide you with helpful guidance and insight related to BUI charges and your rights.

In contacting an attorney at Suzuki Law Offices, you have the opportunity to undergo a free and confidential consultation. You can find out more about BUI, the potential penalties you may face, viable defense strategies and a number of other subjects that will help you gain a better understanding of how to approach your particular case. We look forward to offering you the help you need.

About BUI Charges in Phoenix, AZ

A person may be arrested for BUI if he or she is found to be operating a boat, Jet Ski or other watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. To determine whether the boat operator is "under the influence" the arresting officer may have the boat operator perform a breath test or blood test to determine his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC). A BAC of .08% or greater will result in BUI charges. A driver may also face criminal charges if the prosecuting attorney can prove that his or her abilities were impaired as the result of alcohol or drugs.

The penalties for BUI are similar to the penalties for DUI and may include imprisonment in county jail, fines, court fees, community service, counseling and probation. These may all have a serious impact on a defendant's life.

Arrested for boating under the influence? Contact a Phoenix BUI attorney at our firm.