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Boating Under the Influence

Washington Boating Under The Influence Defense Lawyers

While there are currently no suspended driver's license or ignition interlock repercussions for boating under the influence (BUI) or refusing a breath or blood test while boating in Washington, new rules may cause the loss of boating or driving privileges.

At the James Newton Law Office, we take a direct and practical approach to representing people charged with drinking and driving, and boating while intoxicated. If you face BUI charges, contact our law office or call one of our many experienced attorneys, toll free at 1-866-LAW-2345 to begin your defense now.

Fighting a BUI offense

Our skilled criminal defense lawyers provide you a defense for operation of a vessel while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or illegal drug, including:

  • A breath test resulting in .08 or more of alcohol
  • .08 percent alcohol concentration in a blood test
  • Operating a boat while affected by alcohol or drugs
  • Operating a boat under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs

BUI and sobriety testing

Boating under the influence defense cases raise the same issues of alcohol and drug testing as drunk driving arrests on Washington roads. Breathalyzer testing, field sobriety tests and other drunk driving procedures are not designed for use on the water. As such we can put together sound strategies to get results thrown out and fight other evidence presented by prosecutors.

BUI charges can result in a $1,000 fine, and up to 90 days in jail. While convictions do not result in mandatory penalties or punishment for multiple offenses, a BUI conviction can have collateral effects involving future employment, finding a place to live, and a tarnished reputation in the community.

Stop a BUI conviction from ruining your life

When a mistake or being in the wrong place at the wrong time result in criminal charges, don't make matters worse! Get boating under the influence defense help from an experienced attorney. Call toll free: 1-866-LAW-2345, or e-mail us as soon as possible. Our Kent, Washington, criminal defense attorneys defend adults and juveniles throughout the Seattle-Tacoma area and elsewhere in Washington state.

The Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC
Seattle-Tacoma Attorneys at Law

At the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC, in Kent, Washington, our criminal defense lawyers serve clients throughout the state of Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia; South King County including Kent, Renton, and Auburn; and Eastside communities including Bellevue, Issaquah, and Kirkland. For felony cases, the attorneys travel statewide, handling criminal trials in both Washington State and federal courts.