Common Questions About Nebraska BUI Charges

Is a BUI the Same as a DUI in Nebraska?

BUI and DUI are separate offenses governed by different Nebraska statutes. BUI applies to motorboats and personal watercraft on state waters; DUI applies to motor vehicles on public roads. Both use the .08 BAC threshold for adults, but the penalty structures, privilege consequences, and applicable statutes differ. A BUI charge requires defense through the boating statutes, not the motor vehicle code.

Will a BUI Conviction Affect My Driver’s License?

A BUI conviction results in loss of boating privileges under Nebraska’s boating statutes, not an automatic driver’s license suspension. That said, the criminal record a conviction creates can carry broader consequences, including effects on employment and future legal proceedings.

What Should I Do After a BUI Stop on Nebraska Waters?

You have constitutional rights during a BUI stop. Contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible before making statements or deciding whether to submit to chemical testing.

Can a BUI Charge Be Reduced or Dismissed?

The outcome of any BUI case turns on the specific facts, the evidence gathered, and the legal arguments available. Our attorneys review the circumstances of the stop, how testing was conducted, and the strength of the prosecution’s evidence to assess whether a reduction, dismissal, or acquittal may be possible. We don’t make promises about results, but we pursue every available option on your behalf.