Posts Tagged ‘Boating in Miami’
Can I Catch My Own Stone Crab in FL? (104) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
Can I Catch My Own Stone Crab in FL? Yes. You are free to catch, cook and consume your own Stone Crab in FL, but you have to follow the rules, and there are a lot of them. First, you…
Read MoreWhat is a Safety Inspection Decal? (105) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
What is a Safety Inspection Decal? In a vessel safety check you are required to demonstrate compliance with state and federal boating safety requirements. You are asked to show such things as PFD’s (personal flotation devices or life jackets), a…
Read More100) What are the penalties for BUI in Florida? ~ Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense DUI Lawyer
What are the penalties for BUI in FL? BUI penalties are very similar to DUI penalties, the main differences surround driver license and community service issues. If you are convicted of a 1 BUI in FL then the following penalties…
Read More98) How BUI (Boating Under the Influence) differs from DUI? – Michael A Haber Miami DUI BUI Lawyer
How does BUI differ from DUI? BUI and DUI are very similar offenses. In fact the elements of the crime that the government must prove to secure a conviction are virtually identical, but there are some differences, 3 of which…
Read More96) What is a BUI? – Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Miami DUI BUI Lawyer
What is BUI” BUI, stands for Boating Under the Influence. F.S. 327.25 contains the BUI Law in FL. It is almost identical to FL’s DUI Law (which is found at 316.193) and it makes it unlawful for someone to 1)…
Read MoreWhat are No Wake / Idle Zones and why should you slow down? (95) Michael A Haber Miami Lawyer
What are No Wake / Idle Zones and why should I slow down? “Idle Speed, No Wake” Zones are designated areas where vessels must be operated at a speed no greater than that which is necessary to maintain steerage and…
Read MoreWhat is a Vessel / Boating Safety Check? (93) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
What is a Vessel / Boating Safety Check? In a vessel safety check you are required to demonstrate compliance with state and federal boating safety requirements. You will be asked to show such things as PFD’s (personal flotation devices or…
Read MoreDoes the 4 Amendment Apply to me on the Water? (92) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Does the 4 Amendment Apply to me on the Water? The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is the part of the Bill of Rights which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. It was written almost 250 years ago in…
Read MoreDo I need a License to Operate a Vessel in FL? (91) Michael A Haber Miami Criminal Lawyer
Do I need a License to Operate a Vessel in FL? No. Unlike for cars, there is no “boating license” in FL. But, if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, then in order to lawfully operate a…
Read MoreWhat’sis the difference between Boating & Traffic Citations? (90) Michael A Haber, Esq
“What is the difference between a Boating Citation and a Traffic Citation?” Let’s start with the similarities: Both boating and traffic citations are notices which are issued to car or boat operators by law enforcement officers for violations of law.…
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