Boating Violations
Marine Violation And Bui Criminal Defense Lawyer For The Fl Keys
Living in the Florida Keys, you may spend more time in your personal watercraft than you do in an automobile—which means that your exposure to boating violation citations is all that much greater. If you've been cited or arrested for a boating violation in the waters around Monroe County, the Marathon Law Offices of W.J. Heffernan, Jr. can fight your boating traffic citation (BTC) for you. Criminal defense attorney Bill Heffernan represents boaters in criminal and non-criminal cases. Contact him today to discuss your ticket or arrest.
Boating Violations in the State of FL
Boating ticket defense lawyer Bill Heffernan represents individuals who have been arrested for moving, non-moving, and criminal boating violations, including:
- Violations of Vessel Speed Restrictions
- Reckless Operation of a Boat or Personal Watercraft
- Equipment and Lighting Requirement Violations
- Causing a Boating Accident
- Failure to Register a Vessel
- Violating a No Wake Zone
- Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI)
- Failure to Maintain Proper Equipment
- Leaving the Scene of a Boating Accident
If you've been arrested or cited for any of these offenses, retain the services of an attorney who is familiar with Florida's boating laws and has an established reputation in the Plantation Key, Marathon, and Key West courthouses. Contact attorney Bill Heffernan.
Marine Ticket Options in Monroe County
After being cited for a violation of Florida's boating laws, you have thirty days to decide whether you want to pay the citation, or plead not guilty and fight the ticket in court. If you pay the citation, you may incur points, your insurance premium will probably increase, and you may be ordered to attend a boating safety course. On the other hand, criminal defense lawyer Bill Heffernan can fight the ticket for you in court. In most cases, you may not even be required to attend. If you beat your charges in court, no costs will be assigned to you and your Florida boater's license remains clean. As a criminal defense lawyer with a focus on marine law, Bill Heffernan can also represent you if you've been arrested for BUI or reckless operation of a boat.
