Driver stopped on highway for several lane changes without signaling and drooping his speed well below the posted limit causing other cars to slow. Officer notes the driver is excitedly claiming he’s never had a ticket and that he’s chewing gum, presumably to cover the odor of alcohol. Driver admits to having a few beers. Client does well on portions of field sobriety tests, but blow .099 on Portable Breath Test (PBT). He is arrestee and submits to post arrest breath test of .10. Defense excludes post arrest test and PBT is not admissible in MA. Not Guilty verdict following trial.
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NH DWI Charge Dismissed
Police respond to an anonymous report of three drunk guys leaving a boat ramp with boat on trailer. Police stop what they think is the vehicle after observing it leave the area and make a wide turn. Driver admits to having “a couple” of drinks while fishing with friends. Police allege driver displayed odor of alcohol, slurred speech and sway as he stood outside truck. Police make arrest after field sobriety tests. Defense prepared to utilize booking video to show driver’s balance, cooperation and lack of swaying post arrest. DWI charge dismissed prior to trial.
NH DWI Charge Dismissed
Police stop driver for marked lanes and speeding violations. Driver admits to having wine at a Casino to celebrate her birthday. Driver submits to filed sobriety tests, but much of the cruiser video captures her complaints about the difficulty of the tests with her back injury. Defense is able to support claim of back injury with medical records. DWI charge dismissed prior to trial.
NH BWI (Boating) Charge Dismissed
Operator of vessel is stopped for failure to display registration stickers. Marine Patrol notes and odor of alcohol coming from driver duding safety check and an open container near the helm. Operator consents to complete battery of Field sobriety tests but refuses post arrest breath test. BWI charge dismissed prior to trial. Significant Lifetime Lookback penalties under Melanie’s Law avoided for this Massachusetts driver.
MA OUI Charge Dismissed
Police respond to single car accident to find truck crashed through wrought iron fence. Client is found walking back towards the scene several minutes after the crash. He admits to drinking at his house where he is coming from and also earlier while golfing. Client admits to being the driver and is arrested for OUI charge. At trial Prosecution lack sufficient evidence to corroborate driver’s admission that he was the driver, as independent witness that called in crash was not identified. OUI Charge dismissed for lack of Prosecution at trial date.
Not Guilty Verdict MA OUI
Driver reports to elementary school for afternoon pickup of his children. He is told by school staff to return with another vehicle equipped with adequate seating for kids. School staff call police to await his return because they detected an odor of alcohol from driver/dad. Police arrest driver upon his return and find an open container containing alcohol in his personal vehicle and his glassy/bloodshot eyes. Driver refuses to take filed sobriety tests. Defense calls civilian witness/family member that responded to scene and finds driver upset, but not intoxicated. Booking video shows driver balanced, well behaved, cooperative and using his medicated eye drops to treat red, itchy eyes, as prescribed in his medical records. Refusal evidence not admissible in MA. Not Guilty verdict following trial.
NH DWI Charge Dismissed
Police begin to follow driver after witnessing his car strike a curb stone along a snow covered city street. Police also note the car’s rear window is completely covered in snow. Driver admits to drinking and presents with odor of alcohol, slurred speech and glassy/bloodshot eyes. Inclement weather forces field sobriety tests to be done under awning to avoid accumulated snow. Defense prepared to argue post arrest breath test refusal cannot result in negative inference because implied consent warnings were incomplete. Defense prevails at ALS/DMV hearing on this issue. DWI charge dismissed prior to trial.
Not Guilty MA OUI Charge
Police respond to single car crash to find pickup truck disabled and damage along highway jersey barrier. Driver admits to drinking earlier and claims he was cut off by a “black” car that left scene. Defense challenges validity of field sobriety tests in cold, wet, interior breakdown lane of highway and offer pictures of damage to truck to substantiate black paint transfer by another vehicle. First trial results in hung jury and a declared mistrial. Not Guilty verdict following 2nd trial.
The weight of the world is off my shoulders
As a woman Healthcare Professional, I highly recommend Attorney Michael Bowser if you are seeking representation for a DWI/DUI charge. Attorney Bowser is thoroughly prepared, laser focused, and he also worked diligently with me for my day in court. The result- NOT GUILTY and I feel like “The weight of the world is off my shoulders”.
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I was going through a tough time in my life and was being charged with a second offense OUI with 2 other charges of neg. operation and marked lanes violation. I hired Mike Bowser to represent me in my case. He kept me informed through the whole process . When I had my day in court. I was amazed and so was the courtroom. He was very brilliant very professional and comes prepared. I was going to do the Cahill plea just to get on with my life. But he had other plans. He wanted to try my case. I was then found not guilty on all charges and got my lic. restored. I want to thank Mike Bowser and his law firm for all the time and outstanding dedication they put in my case. Do yourself a favor and hire this man. He is worth his weight in gold. In my opinion he is the Best DWI-OUI lawyer in the state.