How much trouble am I in if I drive a boat drunk after my boating license is suspended for boating while intoxicated (BWI)?

If you operate a boat in an intoxicated condition while your boating license is suspended because of a BWI or BWAI, you face a misdemeanor charge for operating with a suspended license. A conviction for this offense carries a fine of up to $5,000 and up to 1 year in jail. Of course, you will also face the consequences of the new BWI charge which will likely be a felony if your prior conviction was for BWI or a misdemeanor if your prior conviction was for BWAI.