Wisconsin law prohibits operating a motorboat while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. A person can be convicted of boating while intoxicated (BWI) for operating a motorboat while:
In other words, a BWI can be based on the amount of drugs or alcohol in the boater's system or actual impairment from drugs or alcohol.
The consequences of a Wisconsin BWI depend on the facts of the case. But generally, BWI penalties are:
Judges must order all BWI offenders to be assessed for and comply with recommended substance abuse treatment. And anyone convicted of a BWI must complete a state-approved boating safety program.
If you’ve been arrested for or charged with boating while intoxicated in Wisconsin, get in contact with an experienced BWI attorney. The facts of every case are different. A good BWI attorney should be able to explain how the law applies to the facts of your case and help you decide on your best course of action.
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