Boating Violations and BWI
Kansas City - Lake of the Ozarks Boating Violations Lawyers
Missouri law prohibits boating while intoxicated (BWI)—that is, operating a vessel while intoxicated due to alcohol or any combination of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs.
Effective August 28, 2008, Missouri’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for BWI was lowered from 0.10% to 0.08%.
- Missouri law states that it is evidence of intoxication if a person has a concentration of alcohol in his/her blood of 0.08% or more, based upon a chemical analysis of breath, blood, or saliva.
Missouri law establishes the following penalties.
- Those convicted of boating while intoxicated are guilty of a Class B misdemeanor upon a first conviction. In addition, those convicted will be required to complete and pass an approved boating safety course.
- Upon a second conviction, a person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
- Upon a third or subsequent conviction, a person will be guilty of a Class D felony
- A person boating while intoxicated who causes the death or serious injury of another person will, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony.
- By operating a vessel on Missouri waters, you have consented to be tested for alcohol or drugs if so requested by a law enforcement official. If you refuse to be tested, you will be subject to arrest and punishment consistent with the penalties described above.
"Don't drink and boat!" Missouri's laws affecting boating while intoxicated are referred to as BWI. If you have been cited for BWI - Get help right away!
At Holdsworth & Allen, P.C., we know how to thoroughly investigate your case to determine whether your rights were violated. If so, we may be able to get your case thrown out of court based upon these violations. Your BUI / BWI and traffic violations lawyer is proud to work for "average folks," just like you. We never represent the State - we are committed to fighting hard for people who have made a mistake or were falsely accused of a crime. Our practice is based on establishing close relationships with clients and doing everything within the Law to help them. Minimize the impact of a Boating Violation: Call Mark E. Allen of Holdsworth & Allen, P.C. Today! (816) 781-5905
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