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A Criminal Charge on the Water Demands a Criminal Defense Team
A boating under the influence charge in Nebraska isn’t a traffic ticket. It’s a criminal offense. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. §37-1254.01, being in actual physical control of any motorboat or personal watercraft on Nebraska waters while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, can mean jail time, fines, loss of boating privileges, and a lasting mark on your record. If you’ve been charged on the Missouri River, a Nebraska lake, or any state waterway, what protects you is the same thing that works in serious DUI and criminal defense cases: an attorney who knows how to fight in court.
Since 2016, Omaha DUI has defended thousands of Nebraskans against DUI and criminal charges in Douglas County, Sarpy County, and courts throughout the Omaha area. We bring that same criminal defense depth to every BUI case we handle.
Don’t face a BUI charge alone. Call our Omaha BUI lawyers today at (402) 543-3754 for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Nebraska BUI Penalties
The consequences of a BUI conviction scale with your prior record. Nebraska law establishes two tiers of criminal penalties under its boating statutes.
First Offense
A first BUI is a Class II misdemeanor. Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, and a mandatory six-month boating privilege prohibition. This can be reduced to 60 days if the court grants probation or a suspended sentence.
Second or Subsequent Offense
A second or later BUI is a Class I misdemeanor carrying a mandatory two-year boating prohibition. That two-year loss applies even when probation is granted or the sentence is suspended.
Refusing a chemical test is treated under the same penalty framework as a BUI conviction under Nebraska law. A court may also order completion of an alcoholism treatment program. Enforcement authority on Nebraska waterways extends to Game and Parks Commission officers, the Nebraska State Patrol, and local law enforcement. Each year, Operation Dry Water is a coordinated campaign involving the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and the U.S. Coast Guard. It concentrates enforcement over the three-day Fourth of July weekend.
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Defending Omaha Boaters in Douglas County and Sarpy County Courts
BUI defense benefits from attorneys who regularly appear in Omaha-area courts and understand how these cases move through the local criminal process. Omaha DUI represents clients in Douglas County, Sarpy County, and courts across the greater Omaha area. Our team, including attorneys Nick Glasz, Taryn Nick, and Mike Pettis, handles misdemeanor and felony charges in both state and federal courts. Nick Glasz has earned recognition from Super Lawyers.
We tailor our defense strategy to each client’s circumstances. No two BUI cases are identical, and we take the time to understand the facts of your situation before recommending a course of action. A criminal charge carries financial and emotional weight beyond the courtroom, and we work with clients through every stage of the process with a straightforward, non-judgmental approach.
If you’re looking for a BUI attorney in Omaha with the criminal defense depth to pursue every available option, we’re ready to help. Call (402) 543-3754 to speak with our team at no cost.