Canton Ohio DUI Lawyer Michael Boske

For many people, the stress related to criminal charges, a divorce, or even a car accident can seem overwhelming. In these cases, you need an advocate who is willing to fight for your rights. You need an attorney who can help you to understand the legal process and explain your options.

I’m Michael Boske, a lawyer in Canton, Ohio. I represent clients in divorce, personal injury and criminal defense cases throughout Northeast Ohio.

Over the years, I have learned that your opponent in any case — whether it is a divorce, an auto accident or a felony DUI offense — has to know that your lawyer is willing to fight for you. If you hire a criminal defense lawyer who is known for always pleading cases out, you are not likely to receive a favorable plea bargain from the prosecutor. Similarly, an insurance company is much more likely to make a lowball offer in an auto accident case if your lawyer does not have a successful track record of trying cases in court.

During my 12 years as an attorney in Northeastern Ohio, I have handled thousands of cases. I am willing to be aggressive and try your case if that is what is necessary to protect your interests.

Drunk driving is called operating a motor vehicle while impaired, or OVI, in Ohio, although it is more commonly known as DUI or DWI. The penalties are very serious. For a first offense, you face a minimum of three days in jail, a fine of $300 to $1,000 and a driver’s license suspension of six months to three years. When you add the cost of paying high-risk insurance once your driver’s license is reinstated, a DUI/DWI conviction poses a significant hardship on your family.

I’m Michael Boske, a criminal defense lawyer in Canton, Ohio. I defend clients arrested for DUI/DWI/OVI throughout Northeastern Ohio. I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your drunk driving case and possible defenses.

My first approach in any drunk driving case is to conduct a thorough investigation of your stop and arrest. If the police did not have a legal reason for pulling you over or arresting you, it may be possible get the charges reduced or dismissed.

To convict you of drunk driving, the prosecutor must prove you were intoxicated, using the results of a field sobriety test or Breathalyzer test. I am one of the few DUI/DWI/OVI defense lawyers in Northeastern Ohio who is certified to conduct the standard field sobriety test. This helps me determine whether your sobriety test was properly administered. If you blow .08 or higher on a Breathalyzer test, those results may be challenged if the machine was not properly tested or calibrated.

Even if you are guilty of DUI/DWI/OVI and the state can prove it, a lawyer can help you negotiate the penalties. Since the driver’s license suspension can vary from six months to three years, the difference between a minimum and maximum sentence can make a big difference in your life. Some courts in Northeastern Ohio routinely give out sentences that are higher than the state minimum, even when the person charged has never been in legal trouble before. You should never plead guilty to any criminal offense unless you know what the consequences will be.

In Ohio, you can appeal your administrative driver’s license suspension with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles within five days of your DUI/DWI/OVI arrest. Defenses include whether the arrest was based on reasonable grounds and whether you were made aware of the consequences of refusing the test.

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For a free initial consultation about your DUI/DWI/OVI defense case, contact criminal defense lawyer Michael Boske in Canton, Ohio.

TYPE OF CASES MY FIRM HANDLES
My firm handles a wide range of criminal cases, including DWI charges and traffic offenses. I also handle family law and personal injury claims.

YOU SHOULD HIRE ME IF:
You want an aggressive trial attorney who will carefully assess your case, charge a fair rate and be completely honest with you from start to finish.

IF YOU WANT TO TELL MY LAW FIRM ABOUT YOUR SITUATION YOU SHOULD:
Call my office at (330) 455-6400. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.

MY CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT:
My level of experience, knowledge of the law, and personal familiarity with the judges, prosecutors, and system is a great advantage. In addition, my personal and regular contact with clients, availability and involvement with every aspect of the case allows me to obtain the most favorable results.

MY PHILOSOPHY ON HOW I APPROACH EACH CASES IS:
To ask detailed questions about your situation and explain how the law applies. I do careful research when there appears to be legal issues, and prepare each case thoroughly. I am honest and direct with all of my clients, aggressive at trial, good at negotiations and seek the best result possible in every case.

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY FIRM YOU SHOULD:
Call for a consultation at (330) 455-6400.

Michael A. Boske

Canton Ohio DUI Lawyer Michael Boske

(330) 455-6400

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