{"id":7449,"date":"2026-04-14T10:59:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/izquierdolastg.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=library_post&#038;p=7449"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:45:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:45:57","slug":"boating-under-influence-bui","status":"publish","type":"library_post","link":"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/es\/library\/boating-under-influence-bui\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Everything About Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"dss-content\">If you have been arrested for BUI, the most important thing on your list of priorities is to speak with a BUI attorney in Miami (you can request a copy of my consumer guide filled with information on DUI\/BUI, including what to consider when choosing a DUI\/BUI Lawyer\u00a0<a title=\"A Six Pack of Questions That Can Cause a Hangover After a DUI Arrest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/reports\/a-six-pack-of-questions-that-can-cause-a-hangover-after-a-dui-arrest.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>).<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/dss.fosterwebmarketing.com\/upload\/864\/WebBlog%20-%20BUI%20.png\" alt=\"Boating Under Influence\" width=\"427\" height=\"224\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dss.fosterwebmarketing.com\/upload\/864\/WebBlog%20-%20BUI%20.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With beautiful year-round weather and plentiful waterways, Florida is home to many outdoor activities that provide leisure and enjoyment for residents and visitors alike. There are more registered recreational vessels in Florida than there are in any other state in the nation. There are also more boating accidents in Florida than anywhere else in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, because boating is one of the most common outdoor leisure activities in Miami, that means that Boating Under the Influence (BUI) is fairly commonplace. You can be charged with operating a vessel in Florida\u2019s waterways while under the influence of alcohol or drugs much like you can be for operating a motor vehicle under the influence along Florida\u2019s roadways. Therefore, you can be found guilty of BUI if you are operating a vessel if while your normal faculties are impaired or you have a blood or breath alcohol level of .08 or above.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike DUI, which is covered in section 316.193 of the Florida Statutes, BUI appears under section\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/fl\/title-xxiv-vessels\/fl-st-sect-327-35\/#:~:text=Vessels%20%C2%A7%20327.35.,%3B%20penalties%3B%20%E2%80%9Cdesignated%20drivers%E2%80%9D&amp;text=(c)%20The%20person%20has%20a,per%20210%20liters%20of%20breath.\">327.35 of the Florida Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The penalties in Florida for boating under the influence, upon a first conviction include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fines ranging between $500 and $1,000<\/li>\n<li>Fines ranging between $2,000 and $4,000 with a breath alcohol level of .15 or above or with minor children on the boat<\/li>\n<li>Up to six (6) months in jail<\/li>\n<li>Up to 12 months in jail with a blood alcohol level of .15 or higher or if there are minor children on the boat<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory monthly reporting probation for up to one (1) year and mandatory attendance in substance abuse courses\/counseling. (Note: jail and probation must not exceed one (1) year when combined).<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory 50 community service hours<\/li>\n<li>10-day boat impoundment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>BUI v. DUI<\/h2>\n<p>Boating under the influence and driving under the influence are very similar offenses with similar issues and elements. However, the main difference between DUI and BUI is that your license will NOT be suspended when you are arrested for BUI. However, you will be facing criminal charges for BUI and may face additional charge for second or subsequent refusal if you have previously refused to submit to testing in the past.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens If I Refuse To Submit To Testing?<\/h2>\n<p>Reusing to submit to a breath, blood or urine test when arrested for BUI, you will be issued a $500.00 fine. You have 30 days to request a hearing once you are issued the fine. Once you request the hearing to challenge the fine, payment will be postponed and you can then argue to the hearing officer to overturn the fine by challenging the legality of the arrest and the procedures followed during the investigation.<\/p>\n<h2>Underage Drinking While Boating<\/h2>\n<p>Florida administrative suspension laws are tough on those who are under the age of 21. Florida has a zero-tolerance policy when a person is under the legal drinking age of 21 in that you are not allowed to operate a vehicle or boat with a breath alcohol level above .02. When an underage (under 21) boater is stopped and the officer has probable cause to believe that you are under 21 years of age and are operating the boat while under the influence of alcohol, the officer will request that you submit to a breath test.<\/p>\n<p>If you refuse, you have to be warned by the officer that, by refusing to take the breath test, you will have to complete 50 community service hours before you are allowed to operate a boat again. In addition, if convicted of DUI you will have to complete a boating safety course in order to operate a boat again.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can I Help?<\/h2>\n<p>I pride myself in focusing my practice on the defense BUI and DUI cases that affect good people. Each month, I only accept a limited number of cases in South Florida to ensure that you receive the Personalized, Aggressive and Compassionate representation you deserve. I do not believe in accepting every BUI and DUI case that walks through the door in order to have a volume practice and simply drive revenue.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately after meeting with you, I will begin by exploring defenses and analyzing the client\u2019s case from every possible angle. Together we will formulate a plan based on your goals, needs and potential collateral consequences to ensure that they receive personalized, aggressive and compassionate representation en route to defending their BUI.<\/p>\n<h2>Do You Need A Miami DUI Defense Laywer?<\/h2>\n<p>If you find yourself charged with DUI in Miami you need to speak with an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/practice_areas\/miami-dui-defense-attorney.cfm\">experienced DUI attorney<\/a>\u00a0as soon as possible. Please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/contact.cfm\">contact me online<\/a>\u00a0or call my Coral Gables office directly at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:305-707-7345\"><strong>305.707.7345<\/strong><\/a>. You should also download my free book\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/reports\/a-six-pack-of-questions-that-can-cause-a-hangover-after-a-dui-arrest.cfm\">\u00abA Six Pack Of Questions That Can Cause A Hangover After A DUI Arrest\u00bb<\/a>. This free download provides valuable information and answers to questions about DUI charges that can give you the best chance at winning your case.<\/p>\n<table class=\"myDSSlinks\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Related Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/faqs\/boating-under-the-influence-florida-drunk-boating.cfm\">Can You Be Charged With Drunk Boating in Florida? Know the Law &amp; Your Defense Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/faqs\/what-are-the-consequences-of-dui-.cfm\">What are the consequences of DUI?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/faqs\/am-i-eligible-for-the-back-on-track-dui-diversion-program-.cfm\">Am I eligible for the Back on Track (DUI diversion) program?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"dss-footer\">\n<p>If you\u2019ve been arrested for DUI, you have two problems.\u00a0 You need to deal with the suspension of your license within 10 days and you have a criminal case to worry about because a conviction to DUI can never be erased from your record.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0A DUI charge can affect everything you try to do in life moving forward.\u00a0 It is extremely important to enlist the services of an experienced\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.izlegal.com\/practice_areas\/miami-dui-defense-attorney.cfm\">DUI defense attorney<\/a>\u00a0that knows the players, the process and focuses primarily on\u00a0DUI defense in Miami.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you love has been arrested in Miami, don\u2019t delay.\u00a0 You don\u2019t have time to waste!\u00a0 Call our office, (305) 707-7345, to schedule your\u00a0<em>4-Point<\/em>\u00a0<em>Case Evaluation and Strategy Session<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Our\u00a0<em>GUARANTEE<\/em>\u00a0to You:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We\u00a0<strong>guarantee\u00a0<\/strong>to take our time discussing your case.<\/p>\n<p>We\u00a0<strong>guarantee<\/strong>\u00a0this will be different than what most other lawyers offer when they say \u201cFree Consultation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We\u00a0<strong>guarantee<\/strong>\u00a0that we will\u00a0<em>actually\u00a0<\/em>discuss your case in detail rather than try to scare you while we sell our services and brag about ourselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"author\" class=\"cf\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have been arrested for BUI, the most important thing on your list of priorities is to speak with a BUI attorney in Miami (you can request a copy of my consumer guide filled with information on DUI\/BUI, including what to consider when choosing a DUI\/BUI Lawyer\u00a0here). 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