While many people are unclear of California’s BWI laws, being involved in a BWI accident can be just as serious as a DUI accident.
Any type of erratic boating such as speeding, right of way violations, or suspicious driving that results in a boating accident is quite serious, but even more so if alcohol is suspected to have been a factor in the case.
Field officers will typically ask a serious of questions; administer field sobriety tests, or a chemical sobriety test. Depending on the severity of the accident, you can be arrested immediately and charged with BWI, endangerment, or even homicide if it is applicable in the case.
It is still in your best interest to hire a DUI lawyer immediately to eliminate or reduce the consequences of a BWI accident. If convicted of BWI, it will appear on your criminal record as well as count as a priorable offense. This means for instance that if in the future you are arrested for an automobile DUI, your charge could be bumped up to a felony because of a prior drunk driving offense.
Contact our firm of Long Beach DUI attorneys for an immediate consultation.