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How do I get a 2nd opinion on my criminal case? Okay, so you have a pending criminal case, and for whatever reason under the sun you’re n...
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Do I have to be “Captaining” (at the helm) a boat to get a BUI” Most DUIs are easy. Whomever was driving gets popped.…
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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…
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Can I Catch My Own Stone Crab in FL? Yes. You are free to catch, cook and consume your own Stone Crab in FL,…
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Can I Catch My Own Lobster in FL? Yes. You are free to catch, cook and consume your own lobster in FL, but you…
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What is a Safety Inspection Decal? In a vessel safety check you are required to demonstrate compliance with state and federal boating safety requirements.…
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“Where can I buy a Fishing License in FL and how much do they Cost?” The easiest place to buy a Fishing License is…
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Do I need a Fishing License to Fish in Florida? Unless you fall into an exemption, whether you are a FL resident or a…
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What are the penalties for BUI in FL? BUI penalties are very similar to DUI penalties, the main differences surround driver license and community…
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How does BUI differ from DUI? BUI and DUI are very similar offenses. In fact the elements of the crime that the government must…
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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…
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What are No Wake / Idle Zones and why should I slow down? "Idle Speed, No Wake" Zones are designated areas where vessels must…
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Manatee Zones: What are they and why should you slow down? The manatee is Florida’s official State marine mammal. Manatees are large aquatic relative…
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What is a Vessel / Boating Safety Check? In a vessel safety check you are required to demonstrate compliance with state and federal boating…
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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…
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Do I need a License to Operate a Vessel in FL? No. Unlike for cars, there is no “boating license” in FL. But, if…
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“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…
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