Boating While Intoxicated

Texas has the privilege of being a coastal state and a lot of people like to enjoy the waters by going boating. This is why Texans need to be aware of boating laws involving intoxication. Boating while intoxicated (BWI) is another offense under the list of intoxication offenses included in the Texas penal code. If you happen to find yourself committing a boating while intoxicated offense and getting charged, you need to seek a criminal defense attorney immediately. If you were caught boating while intoxicated, you can be facing severe consequences, so make sure you contact a lawyer for BWI as soon as possible. At The Gonzalez Law Group, we specialize in different practice areas involving intoxication charges, including boating while intoxicated (BWI), so we have the experience necessary in these types of cases. The Gonzalez Law Group is a family firm formed by a group of attorneys actively involved in their clients’ cases and never leaving them in the dark. We pride ourselves in our criminal defense team and want to defend you in the best light possible. You can get started with us by calling our office at (832) 530-4070 or filling out a free consultation form at the bottom of the page. We work with clients in the cities of Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Galveston County, Liberty County, Waller County, and more. A BWI is explicitly talking about the operation of a watercraft when intoxicated. A watercraft, by definition, refers to any-sized water vessel or a boat. The dangers of a DWI and BWI go hand in hand because alcohol has a more significant effect on your body when boating than when driving a motor vehicle. The body already has a hard time while on water because it’s not used to it. Seasickness can already have someone feeling uneasy while on a water vessel. If you add alcohol into the mix, the body’s coordination skills and responsiveness are impacted heavier and more rapidly.