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Idaho’s Boating Under the Influence Laws
Read about the consequences of boating under the influence (BUI) in Idaho.
Idaho law prohibits operating
or being in actual physical control of a vessel while under the influences
of drugs or alcohol. Generally, the term “vessel” includes “every description
of watercraft, including a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used
as a means of transportation on water.” (Idaho Code Ann. § 67-7003(22) (2016).)
A person can be convicted of boating under the influence (BUI) for operating a vessel
impaired by drugs, alcohol, or any other
intoxicating substance “to a degree which renders [the person] incapable of
safely operating a vessel to operate or be in actual physical control of a
vessel,” or
of .08% or greater.
(Idaho Code Ann. § 67-7034 (2016).)
The consequences of an Idaho BUI depend on the
circumstances. But generally, a BUI is a misdemeanor
and carries up to six months in jail and a maximum $1,000 in fines. All
convicted boaters must also complete a state-approved safe boating
course. (Idaho Code Ann. § 67-7033(6) (2016).)
“Aggravated” BUI Penalties
A boater who causes “great bodily harm, permanent disability
or permanent disfigurement” to another person while boating under the influence
can be convicted of an “aggravated” BUI, a felony.
Aggravated BUIs generally carry 30 days to five years imprisonment, up to
$5,000 in fines, and a one to two-year boating privilege suspension. (Idaho
Code Ann. § 67-7035 (2016).)
If you’ve been arrested for or charged with boating under
the influence in Idaho, get in contact with an experienced BUI attorney. The
facts of every case are different. A good BUI attorney should be able to
explain how the law applies to the facts of your case and help you decide on your
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