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View Article  Patriotic Quote of the Week

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.                                                                           Edward Abbey

View Article  Prohibited Concentration

Driving with a prohibited concentration of alcohol in your blood breath or urine is a separate offense under Ohio law. If you have ever heard anyone refer to "blowing above a .08" they are referring to the most common test administered by law enforcement today, the breath test. Revised Code section 4511.19 sets forth the elements of Ohio’s tough DUI law (Note: The Ohio legislature has changed the universally understood “DUI” with the acronym “OVI). In Ohio, the legal limit for persons 21 and over is any of the following:

  • .08 or more by weight of alcohol in blood;
  • .08 of one gram or more by weight of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of breath;
  • .11 of one gram or more by weight of alcohol per one hundred milliliters of urine;
  • .17 of one per cent or more by weight of alcohol in the person’s blood:
  • .17 of one gram or more by weight of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of the person’s breath:
  • .238 of one gram or more by weight of alcohol per one hundred milliliters of the person’s urine.

The .17 threshold is used to enhance the penalties for “higher test” offenders, doubling the jail time at each tier of the sentencing.

View Article  The Fourth Amendment

I just wanted to memorialize what the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution said.  It was written by radical beer-swilling activists who did not want the government stopping your car (horse?) to see if your papers were in order .

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized."

View Article  Where my haterz at?!?
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center's Hatewatch, Ohio sports a motley group of 34 hate groups worthy of note.  Below is the list and the locations. Visit www.splcenter.org for more details
HATE GROUPS
Black Separatist
Christian Identity
Ku Klux Klan
Neo-Confederate
Neo-Nazi
Other
Racist Skinhead
City Chapter Group
Amelia
·  Imperial Klans of America Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Canton
·  Nation of Islam
Black Separatist
Chesapeake
·  Diehard Records
Other
Cincinnati
·  Imperial Klans of America Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
·  Nation of Islam
Black Separatist
·  National Alliance
Neo-Nazi
·  National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
·  National Socialist Movement
Neo-Nazi
·  New Marcus Garvey Movement Black Panther Nation
Black Separatist
Cleveland
·  European-American Unity and Rights Organization
Other
·  International Keystone Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
·  Nation of Islam
Black Separatist
·  National Alliance
Neo-Nazi
·  New Marcus Garvey Movement Black Panther Nation
Black Separatist
Columbus
·  Nation of Islam
Black Separatist
·  New Marcus Garvey Movement Black Panther Nation
Black Separatist
·  Ohio State Skinheads
Racist Skinhead
Covington
·  National Socialist Movement
Neo-Nazi
Dayton
·  Mystic Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
·  Mystic Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Freemont
·  National Socialist Movement
Neo-Nazi
Germantown
·  U.S. Klans Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Grove City
·  Council of Conservative Citizens
Other
Lakewood
·  Creativity Movement
Neo-Nazi
·  National Socialist Movement
Neo-Nazi
Lancaster
·  ISD Records
Other
·  Ohio State Skinheads
Racist Skinhead
Marion
·  Aryan Nations
Neo-Nazi
·  Brotherhood of Klans Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Portsmouth
·  Scioto Valley Skinheads
Racist Skinhead
Salem
·  Blood and Honour
Other
St. Clairsville
·  Aryan Nations Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
St. Marys
·  Imperial Klans of America Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Wooster
·  "Empire Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, The"
Ku Klux Klan
View Article  ABOUT THE GREENE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

 

 The Courthouse, located at the corner of Detroit Avenue and Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, had its cornerstone laid ...   more »
View Article  I'm the only one
At least until September, I am the only Ohio attorney certified on the Intoxilyzer 8000.  Couple this with the fact that my National Patent training included the new DataMaster CDM, and I am fairly confident in my ability to understand your breath test.
View Article  HOW DO I CHOOSE AN ATTORNEY?

Choose a lawyer who is knowledgeable and competent in the field of criminal law and has taken steps to further his or her education in the field. Charles Rowland maintains membership in the National College of DUI Defense, DUI Defenders and in the National Motorists Association.  He has attended the National College for DUI Defense annual seminar at Harvard University,is a former city prosecutor and holds certificates of competency on both the BAC DataMaster and the Intoxilyzer 8000.

Choose an attorney who is able to answer your questions and spends time addressing your concerns. The attorney is going to be your guide throughout the court process so make sure it is someone who you are able to talk with openly and honestly. Remember, you are the consumer and you should receive a good service for your dollar. Choose an attorney who will take the case to trial if necessary. Find out what his or her experience has been with the court in question and find out if he or she feels that they can competently represent you. Find out what the attorney's retainer fee is and find out what the attorney's hourly rate is. For many people contact with the court system will be one of the most traumatic and life-altering events they will experience. Hire a competent attorney who will not be afraid to challenge the government and fight for your rights!



View Article  Beavercreek Chamber Honors Board of Education

I wish to express my gratitude to the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce for recognizing us (the Beavercreek School Board) with its PUBLIC EDUCATION AWARD.  It does, and always will, mean a lot to me because it recognizes the committment that we have made to Beavercreek and to the school system.  The recognition from the Ohio Senate (Steve Austria) and from the Ohio House of Representatives (Kevin Dewine) has a special meaning given their committment to making our community better.  Thank you all and thank the Chamber of Commerce for this special honor.

Charles M. Rowland II

View Article  Ron Burgundy Quote of the Week
Ron Burgundy: I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Veronica Corningstone: Really.
Ron Burgundy: People know me.
Veronica Corningstone: Well, I'm very happy for you.
Ron Burgundy: I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany.
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View Article  OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar

Yesterday (March 8) and today (March 9) I am attending the Ohio Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers Advanced DUI Seminar.  This seminar is great because of the participation of some of the country's best DUI attorneys (Jim Nesci, Arizona; Bruce Kapsak, California; Lenny Stamm, Maryland/DC).  The event is co-sponsored by the National College for DUI Defense and counts as one of their national conferences.  If you are in need of an attorney who continually hones his craft please call Charles M. Rowland II, 937-879-9542 or 1-888-ROWLAND.

View Article  Top 10 Mistakes in Drunk Driving Cases

By James L. Dam

Lawyers who represent drunk driving defendants -- especially those who don't specialize in the area -- ...   more »

View Article  Modern Drunkard Magazine

A great site with good (tounge in cheek?) information about DUI law and the state of the law from the "drunkard's" perspective.  It is one of my favorite sites and it can be found at www.moderndrunkardmagazine.com.  A six month subscription is only $24.00.  What is really good is the retro art covers (suitable for framing).

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View Article  I'm not caught up yet!

I have had a hard week cathching up with all the work I missed while at my seminar in New Orleans.  Please look for some good info on the Intoxilyzer 8000 over the coming weeks. Have a wonderful weekend. 

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