Posts Tagged ‘Vessel Safety Check’
99) How does Law Enforcement give FST’s on a Boat? ~ Michael A Haber Criminal Defense DUI BUI Lawyer
How does Law Enforcement give FST’s on a Boat? FST’s, or “field sobriety tests”, are a series of abnormal exercises, the results of which are allegedly able to accurately gauge both your sobriety and the state of your “normal faculties”.…
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 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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