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.

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!

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

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.

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.

By James L. Dam

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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).

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.