R v. Sillars - Admiralty Law
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Précis: The Ontario Court of Justice held that the definition of "vessel" when used in ss. 253(1)(a), 253(1)(b) and 249(1)(b) of the Criminal Code is inclusive of a canoe.

Also, the defence argued that impaired persons operating vessels “propelled by muscle power” are somehow not morally culpable. Like, because, why?

  • No_Eponym@lemmy.caOP
    2·
    1 year ago

    Not American so I may be misunderstanding, but isn’t it either at least a DUI, or sometimes a special BUI, in every State? Your federal/state jurisdiction is still something I struggle with.

    Also, regardless of legality I bet enforcement is impossible for float trips.

    • Leyla :)@lemmy.fmhy.ml
      2·
      1 year ago

      It does get enforced around here, but only in certain areas. If you’re paying for a float trip out here, you’re also paying for a cop free route.