If you can't get an ticket for Jack Trice and must spend your Saturday in Iowa City conduct yourself as responsibly. Don't drink and drive. Don't fight. Be kind to anyone you come in contact with! Staying out of jail is easy if follow this advice.
First and foremost, Memorial Day Weekend is a time to honor the brave men and women who gave all for this Country. Farnsworth Law Office thanks those who sacrificed, and their family and loved ones left to enjoy the freedoms.
The unofficial start of summer brings with it burgers, brats, beer and boats. Criminal defense attorneys are offended asked "How do I avoid a boating while drunk" or a "Drunk driving as I was only moving my trailer. The simple answer is do not drink alcohol and operate a boat, jetski, truck etc. That said people often enjoy a cold one while on the water. Prior to cracking the top of a Busch Latte you should go through your safety check on the boat.
Do you have the correct number of life jackets?
Do you have your registration stickers displayed?
Do you have a fire extinguisher?
Have you invited too many friends that have not bought their own boat?
Do your lights work?
Know your “no wake zones”
Be courteous to others on the water?
Little things like these decrease the likelihood of law enforcement
boarding your boat for a safety check.
Much like a drunk driving charge you can be found guilty if the State can prove you operated a vessel with a motor and had a blood alcohol level above .08 or you were impaired. If you find yourself engaged with law enforcement, be polite, as they have a job to do. Utilize a designated driver. In the event you read this post too late and have already been charged reach out to Farnslaw.com. The Farns can help navigate the drunk boating legalities. Emergency contact 319-541-6519
At the initial appearance the judge will determine conditions of release. A judge has the authority to release an individual on his/her own recognizance, release on supervision or hold the individual on bond. An attorney can help you navigate through this hearing.
After an individual is released he/she should begin to search for an attorney that bests suits their needs. Check back for a follow up blog on selecting the right attorney for your case.
In the mean time if you need legal assistance contact Tom Farnsworth at 319-333-1869 (Office) 319-541-6519 (Cell) or via email at info@farnslaw.com