Boating Under the Influence

Osceola County Boating Under the Influence Attorney

Boating under the influence (BUI) cases are becoming more prevalent as more people are using the lakes and waterways in the state of Florida. There are many legal issues which must be addressed in representing a client in a boating under the influence case.

If you have been charged with BUI in Florida, contact me, attorney Richard Nick Kelley. My criminal defense law offices are located in Orlando and Kissimmee.

Investigating Your Arrest

Most boating under the influence (BUI) cases are handled by a wildlife fish and game officer and not an experienced police officer who has knowledge in handling DUI cases. Often these officers are inexperienced and ill-trained to make these arrests. Under the Florida Constitution and the Florida Statutes, they have the absolute right to board your vessel for safety inspection purposes. In the cases that I have handled, these officers will do this in order to initiate a BUI investigation.

I have been successful in getting some of these cases dismissed before trial by a Motion to Suppress based on lack of probable cause to initiate a BUI investigation. Regardless, an experienced attorney is needed to investigate each case thoroughly to uncover all possible defenses.

Free Lawyer Consultation

To talk to attorney Richard Nick Kelley about your criminal defense case, call toll free at 888-383-9123, in Kissimmee at 407-477-4518, or in Orlando at 407-239-4961. Otherwise, fill out our simple contact form.