It is a violation of Florida law to operate a vessel while impaired by alcohol or other drugs. A vessel operator suspected of boating under the influence must submit to sobriety tests and a physical or chemical test to determine blood- or breath-alcohol content. In Florida, a vessel operator is presumed to be under the influence if their blood- or breath-alcohol level is at or above .08. Any person under 21 years of age who is found to have a breath-alcohol level of .02 or higher and operates or is in actual physical control of a vessel is in violation of Florida law. If you are arrested or charged with Boating Under the Influence, there can be serious legal consequences. Please contact Key West Lawyer and Monroe County, Florida Attorney Maggie Gutierrez of the Law Firm of Margaret M. Gutierrez, P.L. to talk about your case. |
Boating Under the Influence |