In Florida, most alcohol related criminal cases are DUI cases, however it is not uncommon for us to see boating under the influence, or BUI, cases as well. There are some similarities between DUI and BUI cases as well as certain differences. As to the similarities, it is illegal to…
A man in St. Johns County, Florida was arrested for boating under the influence of alcohol, or BUI, after he was stopped for a fishing license check and the officer suspected that he was intoxicated, according to an article on News4Jax.com. During the summer months in the Jacksonville and St.…
Florida leads the country in the number of boating deaths after that number increased by 10% in the last year. As a result, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has asked Florida lawmakers to pass a law mandating education courses for all boaters. Currently, only boaters under the age…
In Duval County (Jacksonville), Florida, there are over 34,000 boats registered. As we approach the Summer months, boating becomes increasingly popular, and the Jacksonville area water ways become more crowded. As a result, boating under the influence of alcohol (BUI) arrests also increase this time of year. In the Jacksonville,…