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St. Petersburg BUI Attorneys

Defending Boating Under the Influence Charges

Boating under the influence (BUI) is a criminal offense that Florida law enforcement agencies are cracking down upon more and more. Penalties for a BUI conviction can be severe, ranging from community service and probation to imprisonment and heavy fines.

BUI is a similar offense to driving under the influence in that the approved blood alcohol concentration must be below .08% in drivers over 21 and under .02% in drivers under 21. Sentencing will depend upon the number of convictions and the severity of the crime. All sentences include mandatory substance abuse classes and monthly probation reporting, as well as a possible 12-month probation period including community service and the 10-day impounding of your boat.

Although most BUI cases are charged as misdemeanors, charges and sentences will vary depending upon any prior convictions:

  • 1st conviction (no priors) - $250-500 fine / up to 6 months in prison
  • 2nd conviction - $500-1000 fine / up to 9 months in prison
  • 3rd conviction (10+ years after prior convictions) - $1000-2500 fine / up to 12 months in prison
  • 3rd conviction (within 10 years of prior convictions) or 4th conviction – felony charge

Leavengood & Nash BUI Defense Lawyers

Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and excellent boating spots. Unfortunately, with the increasing popularity of boating and the large number of boats in Florida’s waters, accidents occur. BUI can be a cause for these accidents and so Florida law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for drivers who appear to be impaired or intoxicated.

The criminal defense lawyers at Leavengood & Nash are committed to helping Tampa and St. Petersburg residents with their BUI charges. Through experience and dedication as well as aggressive courtroom techniques, we will give you the defense you need and deserve.

If you have been arrested for boating under the influence in St. Petersburg or Tampa, the representation of a qualified law firm is needed to avoid a conviction. Contact us today! (800) 526-1949
Case Results
Defendant was arrested and accused of Lewd and Lascivious Battery on a Child.

Result - Avoided prosecution and charges were dropped.
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Defendant was charged with Armed Robbery (10/20/Life) and DUI.

Result - He accepted a plea to 5.2 years prison in total.
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Defendant was charged with Trafficking in Hydrocodone; Sale of Cocaine; Sale of Oxycodone.

Result - Defendant received no jail or prison time.
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Defendant was charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of Marijuana.

Result - Defendant entered a plea to an agreed sentence of 5years.
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Defendant was charged with Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

Result - Defendant entered a plea to an agreed sentence of 5 years.
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Defendant was charged with Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

Result - Defendant avoided any jail time and received 3 years of probation.
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Defendant was charged with Grand Theft of over $50,000 (2nd Degree Felony).

Result -(NO CONVICTION) and NO RESTITUTION.
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Defendant was charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana (over 20grams).

Result - Withhold of Adjudication on all Felony Charges.
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Defendant was on probation for DUI (in Hillsborough County).

Result - Defendant avoided jail by performing 10days of community service.
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Defendant was accused of DUI, 2nd offense within 5 years.

Result - Charge was reduced from DUI to Reckless driving.
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Defendant was accused of Felony Illegal Dumping.

Result - State reduced charge to a misdemeanor and Defendant paid a fine.
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Defendant was accused of DUI and Violation of Drivers License Restriction.

Result - DUI was reduced to a Careless Driving.
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Defendant was on probation for Felony Driving on Suspended License.

Result - One year prison.
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Defendant crashed his car into a police cruiser.

Result - One count of DUI was dismissed.
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Defendant was charged with DUI resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

Result - State agreed to depart from the mandatory prison sentence.
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Defendant was charged with criminal trespassing for performing motorcycle "stunts on an airport runway without permission.

Result - All Charges Dropped.
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Defendant was charged with Carrying Concealed Weapon in Airport.

Result - All charges dropped.
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(Hillsborough County)
Defendant was arrested for Felony Battery.

Result - All charges dropped.
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Defendant was arrested for Felony Fleeing and Eluding and officer.

Result - Charge was reduced to Misdemeanor Obstruction of Justice and Defendant avoided a license suspension.
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Defendant was charged with Battery.

Result - Charge was reduced to Disorderly Conduct with a with-hold of adjudication (No Conviction).
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