What Is Boating While Intoxicated?

A key element is watercraft and there are some interesting points to make regarding this element. The Texas Penal Code defines a watercraft as a vessel, an aquaplane, or another device that is used for transporting or carrying a person on water. Interestingly, included in this definition, is "one or more water skis." Yes, that is correct--water skis. Also excluded is a device propelled only by the current of water. Obviously, this means that rowboats, Kayaks, canoes, and inner tubes (that means you are not committing a crime when you are floating down the Guadalupe River and drinking.

Stay tuned as we address the issue of whether the police need probable cause to come aboard your boat. If you have been charged with boating while intoxicated, contact a Plano boating while intoxicated attorney.