Michael Bowser has been an absolute life saver. I received an OUI charge in MA as a NH resident, being so young this was one of the scariest things that had ever happened to me. I had no idea what I was in for, scared was an understatement. At the consultation, Mike let me know every option I had, every outcome and explained every piece of information we had discussed extremely clear. At no point did I feel pressured by him or misunderstood. Him and his team stayed in contact with me throughout this 10 month process, any questions I had I could call and ask and would get a returned answer by the next day or before! As we went through many hearings, I was very impressed with the way he represented myself and the case. When the time of the trial came, I was still mortified to be faced with such a serious matter but I knew I was in good hands. This man is extremely intelligent and while listening to the way he delivered my case I felt very comfortable. Thank you Mike for all your help, I couldn’t express my appreciation enough!
Author: mike
NH DWI Charge Dismissed
Police respond to single car crash with Utility van off road into large boulder. Driver admits to having a couple of beers earlier, but is otherwise agitated and upset following the accident. Cruiser camera captures scene of crash and a single filed sobriety test administered. Defense ready to challenge reliability of field sobriety test given driver’s mental state and the admissibility of a portable breath test (PBT). Driver refuses post arrest breath test. DWI Charge dismissed prior to trial.
NH DWI Charge Dismissed
Police respond to report of single disabled vehicle. Client is found outside of car and admits to driving, but there is no other evidence to corroborate this admission. Police do note an odor of alcohol, slurred speech and glassy/bloodshot eyes. Alleged driver refuses to participate in field sobriety tests on scene and refuses post arrest breath test. DWI charge dismissed prior to trial.
Not Guilty Verdict MA OUI Charge
Police respond to scene of single car crash. Only person on scene is found outside of damaged vehicle placing beer cans into a backpack. Police immediately recognize young man is injured and he is ultimately transferred to the hospital by ambulance for the treatment of injuries, including a fractured leg. Police due note an odor of alcohol, red/glassy eyes and slurred speech. Client refuses requested blood test at hospital. Government does not seek Judicial Order/Warrant for medical records. Trial concludes with Not Guilty verdict.
Not Guilty Verdict MA OUI
Police respond to scene of single car crash finding pickup truck in roadway after it struck rock wall. Police note strong odor of alcohol and driver’s difficulty with balance. Client refuses field sobriety tests and the post arrest breath test. Refusal evidence inadmissible in MA. Although driver admitted to being driver of truck and no other persons on scene, evidence at trial does not include admission and further lacks evidence tying client to vehicle and its’ operation. No percipient witness to crash. Prosecution fails to establish “operation” beyond a reasonable doubt. Not Guilty verdict following trial.
Not Guilty Verdict NH DWI
Police respond to report of driver asleep at wheel in parking lot of fast food restaurant. Police wake driver and ask him to participate in field sobriety testing due to smell of alcohol and admission to drinking “one bud light” earlier. Defense calls witness who picked up and dropped off client at restaurant parking lot and took him out for one beer at pool hall. Defense challenges validity of field sobriety tests and officer’s failure to document many details consistent with the driver’s sobriety. Not Guilty verdict following trial.
NH DWI Charge Dismissed
Police stop driver for weaving and driving well below the posted highway speed. Officer notes odor of alcohol, glassy eyes and flushed face. Driver admits to drinking much earlier at the Lake with friends and tells the officer the vehicle needs repairs and he was driving cautiously slow for that reason. Arrest follows filed sobriety tests, driver refuses post arrest breath test. Defense prepared to establish driver is diabetic and suffering from very low blood sugar at time of stop and arrest. DWI Charge dismissed prior to trial.
NH DWI Charge Dismissed
Driver stopped by police for defective headlight. Driver admits to consuming two beers with friends at dinner immediately prior to the stop. Cruiser video depicts his participation in field sobriety tests and the officer’s incorrect summary of the implied consent law for breath testing and driver’s right to independent blood draw. Booking video further depicts driver’s utter confusion with the breath testing process due to the officer’s misstatement of the law. Defense prepared to challenge field sobriety tests due to driver’s recent surgery and pre-existing conditions. DWI Charge dismissed prior to trial.
Not Guilty Verdict MA OUI Charge
Police respond to single car crash that was initially reported to and investigated by neighboring NH police. Crash occurs on the border. MA police arrive to find single young man on scene, yelling, bleeding heavily from head wound and otherwise refusing medical treatment or to cooperate with police. Driver is arrested and forced to hospital via ambulance where his blood is seized for medical purposes, against his will. Warrant issued for .16 blood evidence. Defense prevails at trial because prosecution lacks admissible evidence to establish client was actually driving car. The uncorroborated admission to driving alone is legally insufficient. Not Guilty verdict following trial.
Not Guilty Verdict MA OUI Charge
Police stop driver in early morning hours for speeding violation. Police are off put by driver’s refusal to speak with them and refusal to participate in field sobriety testing. Driver admits to one drink, and only agrees to field sobriety testing after his wife pleads with him to cooperate. Police note odor of alcohol, slurred speech and glassy eyes and the driver’s escalating belligerent behavior and language. Defense challenges validity of field sobriety tests and police version of events. Not Guilty verdict following trial.