The Garza Law Firm, PLLC

1.888.540.8300

East Tennessee DUI  Defense Lawyers Protecting Your Future

550 Main St, suite 340

Knoxville, TN 37902

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys

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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Tennessee BUI or Tennessee Boating Under the Influence

Tennessee is a beautiful state with many lakes and rivers where Tennesseans routinely enjoy spending time with friends and loved ones.

Unfortunately, while enjoying themselves, many people find themselves facing a Tennessee BUI or Tennessee Boating Under the Influence charge.  In Tennessee, Boating Under the Influence or BUI is a Criminal Offense that can become part of your permanent criminal history. A Tennessee BUI charge can also lead to the suspension of your driving privileges, similar to a Tennessee DUI charge.

Boating Under the Influence in Tennessee is defined by statute as:

“It is unlawful for any person or persons to operate any vessel subject to registration or any commercial vessel as defined in this section on the public waters of the state while under the influence of any intoxicant, marijuana, narcotic drug, or drug producing stimulating effects on the central nervous system.”

Similar to Driving Under the Influence in the state of Tennessee, the law has created a presumption that anyone who registers a .08 or greater on a blood, breath or urine test is presumed to be Boating Under the Influence of alcohol or a drug.

Interestingly, one defense to Tennessee Boating Under the Influence is to have a boat or vessel that is anchored or moored.  

Many of the defenses and issues involved in defending a Tennessee Boating Under the Influence charge are very similar to those for Tennessee Driving Under the Influence.  As such, it is important to contact a Tennessee DUI or Tennessee BUI lawyer as soon as possible in order to protect your permanent criminal record.  Call 888-DUI-CALL (888-384-2255) as soon as possible to schedule a free appointment with a Tennessee BUI lawyer.