Bellingham Coast Guard Hearing Lawyers
When a person is arrested and charged with Boating Under the Influence, they may face punishment from the US Coast Guard. The Coast Guard may handle a BUI allegation, requiring a person to come before a Coast Guard official for a hearing. These hearings work differently than most other trials, in part due to the fact that they are operated under the United States Coast Guard instead of the standard judicial system of the state. Additionally, these hearings are used as a type of appeal, not a true trial.
For additional information regarding your legal options if you are facing BUI charges from the US Coast Guard, contact the Bellingham Coast Guard hearing lawyers of Cowan Kirk Gaston today by calling 866-822-1230.
Coast Guard Hearing Standards
The Coast Guard is responsible for handling BUI charges that occur in international waters or the national coastal borders. These hearings ultimately replace the standard judicial trials, meaning that the Coast Guard deals with any appeals through their hearings.
The Coast Guard follows the following rules when it comes to their hearing process:
- A hearing should be requested in writing
- The proposal should include what disputes will be addressed
- The defendant is responsible for bringing in related evidence
- The defendant is responsible for providing legal counsel
- A hearing can be attended via video or in person
Contact Us
If you have been charged with BUI on international or national coastal waters, we can help you to vigorously defend yourself against these allegations. To learn more, contact the Bellingham Coast Guard hearing attorneys of Cowan Kirk Gaston at 866-822-1230.
