Drunk boating
Can I get a DUI for having a drink while boating?
Summertime in Pennsylvania is a time to get outside and head to a baseball game, check out a local festival, and get on the water. Each of these can come with opportunities to enjoy an alcoholic drink but only one can come with the risk of criminal charges. Which summer...
Is drinking alcohol more dangerous to do on water than on land?
Recreational boaters sometimes take beer or other alcoholic beverages along for the ride. But is this wise? Conditions exist on the water that can produce some surprisingly serious consequences connected to boating under the influence or BUI. Summer boating and safety Vacationers and members of the local college crowd still...
3 common defenses to BUI charges
As temperatures climb, you may be itching to pull your boat out of storage and prepare for a summer on the lake. If you intend to consume alcohol on the water, though, you may have some concerns about boating under the influence. Operating a watercraft with a blood alcohol concentration...
How will an underage DUI conviction affect your future?
Perhaps you are a first-year university student just getting used to campus life, its rules, routine and temptations. No doubt there will be parties that include alcohol. If you drink and drive, you face a possible conviction for underage DUI. How would this affect your future? Pennsylvania penalties The state...
Is boating under the influence illegal in Pennsylvania?
Operating a boat after drinking raises the risk of a catastrophic accident. Pennsylvania’s penalties for boating under the influence vary depending on the operator’s blood alcohol content and other factors. Learn about the possible criminal consequences of a BUI arrest in Pennsylvania. Second-degree felony BUI Aggravated assault by watercraft charges...