Alcohol's Effects are Amplified on a Boat in the Hot Sun in LBI
As the summer heat index rises, many visitors and residents of the many towns at the Jersey Shore and LBI seek refuge on New Jersey's abundant waterways. Spending a day on the Barnegat Bay is a great way to beat the oppressive heat in LBI. Often, families and groups of friends bring their lunches and a cooler filled with alcoholic beverages and cruise the waterways. What most boaters fail to realize is that alcohol's effects are amplified when consumed in the hot sun. Someone who can normally drink 2 beers without feeling any effects can become drunk while drinking two beers on a boat while the sun is glaring down.
You CAN get a DWI or DUI on a Boat in LBI
Another fact that often escapes boaters is that they can be charged with a DWI or DUI while boating on New Jersey's waterways. New Jersey State Troopers are keenly aware of the effects of alcohol in the sun and often crack down on boat DWI or DUI during the crowded summer season. It is important to remember that if you are convicted of a DWI or DUI on the water, you will lose your boating license AND your driver's license in New Jersey. In addition to loss of license, you could face heavy fines, possible installation of an Ignition Interlock Device, and participation in an IDRC program.
Villani & DeLuca Can Help if You Have Been Charged With BUI or BWI in LBI
Since receiving a BWI or BUI is substantially similar to a DWI or DUI, the experienced DWI attorneys of Villani & DeLuca, P.C. are well qualified to handle your case. Call 732-782-9833 today for a free initial consultation. A Villani & DeLuca attorney is available 24/7 to take your call and to explain the charges against you.