Governor Corbett recently signed a new bill that stiffens the penalties for boating under the influence (BUI) in Pennsylvania. Under the new bill, someone arrested for boating under the influence will be charges as a repeat offender if they have prior DUI convictions on their record. The new bill also upgrades homicide by a boating accident to a Felony of the Second Degree.
If you are planning on experiencing the great fishing and boating attractions Central Pennsylvania has to offer, you should read:
- What to do if you are pulled over for a DUI (the same rules apply to boating under the influence as well.)
- Federal DUI Penalties (applies to National Parks and Military Bases)
If you or a loved one is charged with a Pennsylvania boating under the influence charge, contact the PA DUI attorneys at The McShane Firm at 1-866-MCSHANE. We are the DUI attorneys and are committed to fighting for your rights.
Justin McShane
PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane is the President/CEO of The McShane Firm, LLC - Pennsylvania's top criminal law and DUI law firm. He is the highest rated DUI attorney in PA as rated by Avvo.com. Justin McShane is a double Board certified attorney. He is the first and so far the only Pennsylvania attorney to achieve American Bar Association recognized board certification in DUI defense from the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency.