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Those that reside in and visit Eastern Tennessee are aware of the amazing bodies of water that surround the area and make it what it is. When the sun comes out, the east Tennessee Lakes are packed with all types of boats; from bass boats to large Pontoon Boats. While boating is generally an experience that creates an environment conducive to having a good time with friends and family and consuming a few drinks, boaters needs to understand the risks of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs (BUI).
Anywhere between 40% to 60% of all water related fatalities involved negligence on the part of an intoxicated boat operator. As such, the Coast Guard, and other local law enforcement have taken Boating Under the Influence (BUI) extremely seriously. The waters are now crowded with not only civilian vessels enjoying the sunshine, but also law enforcement, patrolling the waters in an attempt to keep them safe and alcohol free.
Alcohol affects a person's judgment, vision, balance, and coordination and increases the likelihood of accidents. The effect of alcohol is even more hazardous on the water than on land. The motion, vibration, engine noise, sun, wind, and spray of the boat accelerate a drinker's impairment. The effect of alcohol can also be more dangerous to boaters. Boat operators are often less experienced and less confident on the water than on the highway. Recreational boaters don't have the benefit of experiencing daily boat operation.
If found to intoxicated while operating a boat on the Tennessee waters, it is likely you will be charged BUI.
If you find yourself charged with a BUI, you will need the assistance of an experienced Tennessee BUI attorney to help you navigate the legal system.
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The Garza Law Firm, PLLC defends Tennessee Driving Under the Influence and Tennessee Boating Under the Influence charges, as well as other Personal Injury and Criminal Defense cases, across the State of Tennessee. The Garza Law Firm serves the following cities and counties, including but not limited to: • Alcoa • Anderson County • Athens • Blount County • Bradley County • Campbell County • Chattanooga • Claiborne County • Cleveland • Clinton • Cocke County • Cookeville • Crossville • Cumberland County • Dandridge • Englewood • Etowah • Gatlinburg • Grainger County • Greene County • Greeneville • Hamblen County • Hamilton County • Hancock County • Harriman • Hawkins County • Jefferson City • Jefferson County • Johnson City • Knoxville • Knox County • Lenoir City • Loudon County • Madisonville • Marion County • Maryville • Maynardville • McMinn County • Meigs County • Monroe County• Morgan County • Morristown • New Market • Newport • New Tazewell • Oak Ridge • Oliver Springs • Overton County • Pigeon Forge • Polk County • Putnam County • Rhea County • Roane County • Rutledge • Scott County • Sequatchie County • Sevier County • Sevierville • Sullivan County • Sweetwater • Tazewell • Tellico Plains • Unicoi County • Union County • Vonore • Wartburg • Washington County
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