New Jersey Boating DWI, DUI & Refusal

New Jersey Boating DWI Defense Lawyer

Former New Jersey Prosecutor

Many individuals do not realize that the same standards governing drinking and driving of road vehicles, also apply to operation of a boat.  An individual is therefore subject to arrest for DWI, DUI & Refusal where he or she is the operator of a boat while possessing a blood alcohol concentration in excess of 0.08% and/or being under the influence of drugs.

The statutes governing drunk driving of a boat are almost identical to those for operation of a motor vehicle.  The penalties are also virtually identical.  Similarly, the implied consent which imposes an obligation to provide a breath sample also obligates an operator of a boat to submit to a breath test.  The converse is also true, however; many of the same defenses which allow us to succeed in a motor vehicle setting also apply with respect to boating drunk driving.

If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence or a refusal to provide a breath test while operating a boat, the Law Offices of John F. Marshall is prepared to defend you.  Our criminal defense attorneys are available for a free initial consultation and please do not hesitate to contact us.