By Jonathan L. Haskell, Esq., Criminal Defense Attorney | DUI & Traffic Violations – Calvert County, Maryland
Boating DUI Lawyer Broomes Island, MD | Waterfront DUI Arrest Defense
If you’ve ever spent a sunny afternoon on the water near Broomes Island, you know how relaxed it can feel—until flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror on the drive home.
As a defense attorney serving Calvert County, I’ve seen it happen too often: someone finishes a day of boating, hops in their vehicle to head home, and ends up facing a DUI charge after a roadside stop.
It’s not just a boating issue. It’s a legal trap.
What Makes Broomes Island a DUI Hotspot?
Broomes Island is small, but it sees serious traffic around the marinas, boat ramps, and bars lining the Patuxent River.
Law enforcement knows that when the boats come in, so do the drivers—and that’s when they set up.
The roads leading out of Broomes Island are narrow, winding, and easy to patrol. Local deputies often wait just beyond the marina or on Route 264, watching for any signs of impaired driving.
You don’t have to be drunk to be stopped.
All it takes is a wide turn, a missed signal, or driving just a few miles over the limit to get pulled over.
From Boating to DUI: How It Happens
Here’s the truth: what you do on the water can quickly affect what happens on the road.
Maybe you had a few drinks on the boat. You felt fine at the time.
But once you’re in the car, even if you’re under the legal limit, a field sobriety test on uneven ground or after hours in the sun can go sideways fast.
The result?
A full DUI arrest, and your boat day turns into a criminal case.
How I Defend These Charges
I’ve represented plenty of good people who had no intention of breaking the law. Many didn’t even realize they were legally impaired. Here’s how I help:
- Challenge the stop: Did the officer have a legal reason to pull you over, or was it a fishing expedition near the marina?
- Question field sobriety tests: Were the tests done on flat, safe ground? Were you tired, sunburned, dehydrated, or unsteady from the boat?
- Review the breathalyzer results: Was the machine calibrated? Were proper procedures followed?
- Build context: I bring in the full picture—your boating activity, your demeanor, and your lack of intent to drive drunk.
These aren’t just DUI cases. They’re boating lifestyle cases, and they need to be treated differently.
Why Clients Trust Me in Broomes Island Cases
- I understand local enforcement patterns near Broomes Island marinas.
- I act fast to preserve evidence, including surveillance footage and witness statements.
- I give honest advice and aggressive courtroom defense.
- I know what’s at stake—your license, your job, and your freedom.
“A boat day shouldn’t end in a courtroom. If you’re facing DUI charges tied to Broomes Island, I’ll fight to keep this from becoming a permanent problem.”
— Jonathan L. Haskell, Esq.
Call Before You Talk to Police or Appear in Court
Whether you’ve already been charged or were just pulled over after a marina visit, call me before making any decisions. The sooner I get involved, the more options you’ll have.
👉 Book your consultation online now or call us directly at 301-627-5844.
