Nashville BUI Information Attorney

Many residents of Nashville, Tennessee enjoy boating as a hobby. Operating a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol is also a crime in Nashville. The BAC limit in Tennessee is .08 anything below that allows you to operate a watercraft. Crime and punishments are not the same as DUI cases and there are several defenses you can raise to BUI that may not be available for DUI. In various circumstances the same procedures and tests are performed for Boating under the influence as they are performed on Driving under the influence. Field sobriety tests and breathalyzer test are utilized in order to establish intoxication level.

The Penalties for BUI are as follows:

BUI 1st Offense:
Fine: $250.00 -$2,500.00 maximum
Jail Time: Up to 11 months and 29 days, and suspension of boating license for 1 year
BUI 2nd Offense:
Fine: $500.00 - $2,500.00 maximum
Jail Time: Up to 11 Months and 29 days and suspension of boating license for 2 years
BUI 3rd Offense or more
Fine: $1,000.00 - $5,000.00 maximum
Jail Time: 30 days - 11 months and 29 days suspension of boating license for 3 years up to 10 years maximum