Q: Do I need a lawyer to represent me for a class two misdemeanor boating violation in Arizona?
I had no idea it was a criminal offense to let the kids sit on the transom on the back of the boat. This is crazy. Suggestions?
A:
In terms of suggestions, one option as a starting point is to reach out to a criminal defense attorney in Arizona for an initial consult to discuss the most sensible and cost-effective options, based on the violation. You're correct to include Admiralty - Maritime. But given that you are in Arizona, my experience with boating accidents/violations within the inland U.S. is that many of the incidents do not ordinarily involve commonly arising maritime law issues that become more applicable when the setting involves navigable waters (coastal or offshore). If boating safety violations are not within the law firm's scope, ask the attorney if they could recommend someone with experience in boating-related misdemeanors. The important thing is to act quickly in terms of timetables in responding. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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