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Georgia BUI Sentencing: Georgia BUI Lawyer Discusses Sentencing for Georgia Boating Under the Influence

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With an Operating a Vessel Under the Influence (BUI) Conviction in Georgia, your boating privileges will be likely suspended for up to a year.  Additionally, a BUI conviction will have similar sentencing requriements to a DUI, including community service requirements, a risk reduction (DUI School) program, a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation with recommended treatment and several hundred dollars or more in fines. It is important to remember that with any criminal case, the judge has the ultimate decision making power for sentencing.

If you have been arrested for Boating Under the Influence in Georgia, it is important to call a Knowledgeable Georgia BUI Lawyer as soon as possible.  If you were served with a Notice of Intent to Suspend by a Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officer or other law enforcement officer, you have 10 days to request a hearing.

At Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys, our Georgia boat injury lawyers welcome any questions about boating safety and boating law.  If you, a family member or friend has been injured due to a boating accident, please Call or Email us about any questions you may have about Georgia Boating law, BUI laws and safety violations.  Your initial consultation is free and confidential.

About the authors: David B. Purvis and John Breakfield are Georgia BUI Lawyers with Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys in Gainesville, Georgia and handle various legal matters arising on the lakes of Georgia, includingBoating Under the Influence Criminal Defense and Boating Injuries, as well as  DUI / DWI, BUI, Accident & Injury and other Georgia Criminal Defense matters.   The law office of Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys can assist clients through out Georgia including:  Lake Lanier, Lake Hartwell, Hall County (Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch), White County (Cleveland), Lumpkin County (Dahlonega), Gwinnett County (Buford, Sugar Hill, Lawrenceville), Dawson County (Dawsonville), Habersham County (Demorest, Cornelia), Banks County (Homer) and all of Northeast Georgia.

This article and video should not be considered nor relied upon as legal advice since it is only intended for general overview and informational purposes. Please consult with an attorney on your specific situation in order to determine an appropriate legal course of action.

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