Jamison A. Offineer Massillon Ohio Lawyer | Canton Ohio Lawyer

Jamison A. Offineer is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Canton, Ohio who focuses his practice on DUI Defense, OVI Defense, Domestic Violence, and other criminal law cases in the Massillon OH / Canton OH area.

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Canton Ohio DUI Lawyer Massillon OVI Attorney

Canton, Ohio DUI Lawyer handling complex DUI/OVI cases in Stark County Ohio. Discover for yourself why we are the right choice. Call now for a free consultation.

Answers to your DUI Questions

If you or a loved one were charged with OVI – DUI in the Canton Municipal Court or Massillon Municipal Court your mind is likely racing with questions:

Could I go to jail for DUI?

How much will this cost me?

How do I get driving privileges?

Should I just plead guilty to a DUI?

Will they reduce the charge?

Could I beat a DUI charge in Canton / Massillon?

Have a Canton Ohio DUI Lawyer or a Massillon DUI Attorney explain the strengths and weaknesses of your case so that you can make the right decisions. Let us fight the system for you to increase your chances of obtaining the best possible outcome.

While we certainly do not provide free legal representation, this Ohio Law Firm has decided to offer a free initial consultation to people facing criminal charges. During this consultation you will receive answers to the above questions and many others.

Can a DUI Lawyer Beat a Breath Test Case? YES!

One very frequent question I get as a DUI Lawyer in Canton, Ohio is whether or not it is possible to beat a DUI (called OVI in Ohio) if someone tested over the prohibited level on a breath or urine test. The answer is absolutely yes. It doesn't happen in every case, but there are numerous ways an...

Illegal Field Sobriety Tests?

A good Canton, Ohio Criminal Lawyer breaks his Fourth Amendment analysis of a DUI arrest into three distinct stages: (1) the initial stop; (2) the request that the driver submit to field sobriety tests; and (3) the arrest. State v. Richards (Oct. 15, 1999), 11th Dist. No. 98-P-0069, 1999...

Best DUI Defense in Canton / Massillon – No Probable Cause to Stop

The Fourth Amendment analysis of an OVI arrest occurs in three distinct stages: (1) the initial stop; (2) the request that the driver submit to field sobriety tests; and (3) the arrest. This...

Traffic Stop without a Warrant? Fourth Amendment Exceptions

Massillon DUI Attorney Explains your Legal Rights One of the most sacred rights in America is the right to be free from unwarranted physical restraint. Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 9 (1968) (“No right is held more sacred, or is more carefully guarded, by the common law, than the right of every...

A Massillon, Ohio DUI Attorney, Jamison A. Offineer is very familiar with the court process in Massillon as well as the various players involved. If you are scheduled to appear for an Arraignment in the Massillon Municipal Court for an OVI / DUI, please call now.

Notable Results

*results depend on the facts and circumstances of each individual case and are not a predictor of future performance

State v. Z.W., First Offense OVI Single Car Accident reduced to Reckless Operation, reduced suspension, no 3 day DIP

State v. E.S., First OVI Breath Test .13% BAC reduced to Reckless Operation, no further suspension, no DIP

State v. J.Z., First OVI Breath Test and Underage Drinking reduced to Reckless Operation, one day class, 30 day license suspension

State v. A.M., First OVI Refusal Hit Skip Accident reduced to Physical Control, no fine, no further suspension

State v. M.E., First OVI over the prohibited level alcohol and marijuana possession reduced to Physical Control, no fine, no further suspension, marijuana charge dismissed

State v. J.K., First OVI reduced to Physical Control, no fine

State v. A.M., Prescription Drug OVI reduced to Physical Control

State v. A.J., 2nd OVI in 10 years Accident reduced . . . No Jail Time One year suspension

State v. K.H., OVI Refusal Accident reduced to Reckless Operation - fine only (no other penalties)

State v. M.J., High Tier OVI reduced to Low Tier

State v. S.M., Second Offense OVI reduced to Physical Control minimum penalties

State v. M.A., Domestic Violence Dismissed

State v. A.V., Assault M1 Dismissed

State v. B.H., OVI Refused Breath Test reduced to Physical Control no license suspension or DIP

State v. R.M., DUI Prescription Drug Marijuana OVI reduced to Reckless Operation

State v. J.L., DUI Alcohol Breath Test OVI reduced to Physical Control

State v. C.O., Prescription Drug OVI & Alcohol Breath Test OVI reduced to Physical Control

State v. J.W., Prescription Drug OVI Dismissed No Penalties

State v. L.S., OVI Breath Test Dismissed No Penalties

State v. A.H., OVI Breath Test reduced to Reckless Operation

State v. K.C., OVI Refusal Charge reduced to Physical Control

State v. D.P. , OVI Refusal Charge reduced to Physical Control

State v. C.H., OVI Charge, Breath Test, reduced to Physical Control

State v. B.T., OVI Charge, Urine Test, reduced to Physical Control

State v. D.K. , OVI Charge, Urine Test Dismissed, No Penalties Assessed

State v. K.J., OVI Breath Test to Physical Control, No License Suspension, No Fine

State v. D.B., OVI Refusal reduced to Physical Control

State v. L.T., OVI Breath Test Charge reduced to Physical Control

State v. E.P., OVI Breath Test Charge reduced to Physical Control

State v. J.B., OVI Breath Test Charge reduced to Physical Control, No License Suspension, no fine

State v. T.S. (September 9, 2019), OVI Breath Test Charge reduced to Physical Control, reduced suspension, fine

State v. J.K. (August 6, 2019), OVI High Tier Breath Test Charge reduced to Physical Control, reduced suspension, fine

State v. R.S. (August 1, 2019), OVI Breath Test Charge reduced to Physical Control

State v. T.M. (July 30, 2019), OVI Refusal Charge reduced to Physical Control - No License Suspension

State v. T.S. (July 30, 2019), OVI Breath Test Charge reduced to Physical Control

State v. D.K. (June 27, 2019), Theft Dismissed

State v. P.R. (June 6, 2019), High Tier OVI reduced, Marijuana and Underage Drinking Charges Dismissed

State v. E.A. (June 3, 2019), Driving Under OVI Suspension reduced to No OL - No Jail, No Points, No Further License Suspension

State v. C.H. (May 29, 2019), OVI Breath Reduced to Physical Control, No License Suspension

State v. L.C. (May 8, 2019), OVI Urine Test, Dismissed

State v. T.D. (April 22, 2019 ), OVI reduced to Reckless Operation

State v. D.S. (April 22, 2019 ), OVI, Marijuana Possession reduced to Physical Control and Possession Dismissed -

State v. J.A. (April 18, 2019 ), OVI reduced to Reckless Operation, No Suspension No DIP

State v. C.J. (March 18, 2019 ), OVI, Marijuana Possession, Prohibitions - OVI amended to Reckless Operation (no license suspension) remaining charges dismissed

State v. K.C. (March 6, 2019 ), Charged with two OVI's in the same night - one OVI was dismissed - the other pled with state mins

State v. I.S. (March 5, 2019 ), OVI to Physical Control

State v. M.A. (February 22, 2019 ), Marijuana OVI reduced to Physical Control - Dismissed Marijuana Possession Charge

State v. J.V. (February 19, 2019 ), OVI reduced to Reckless Operation, No License Suspension

State v. C.F. (December 6, 2018 ), High Test OVI Breath Test reduced to Low Tier - no jail time

State v. A.K. (December 3, 2018 ), OVI Breath Test .10 BAC Case reduced to Physical Control 90 day license suspension $50 fine

State v. K.M. (November 30, 2018), OVI Breath .120 Case reduced to Physical Control no license suspension

State v. C.F. (November 1, 2018), OVI Breath High Test Case reduced to low tier - no jail sentence

State v. M.W. (October 26, 2018), OVI Breath Test Case reduced to Reckless Operation. No License Suspension. No 3 day Driver's Intervention Course. Saved client thousands in fines, costs, reinstatement fees, and program fees.

State v. A.H. (October 26, 2018), Multiple Offender OVI - charges reduced and no Jail Sentence. Client is doing great in Alcohol Recovery Program. Turned his life around! Very happy for him!

State v. T.D. (October 19, 2018), Client's employer was going to fire him because he drove a company vehicle. BAC Breath test OVI / DUI reduced to Physical Control. Saved clients career!

State v. J.B. (August 30, 2018), High Tier (super) DUI reduced to low tier

State v. S.B. (August 8, 2018), Alcohol/Marijuana OVI Refusal - marijuana possession dismissed- reduced to underage drinking ovi

State v. T.R. (August 6, 2018), OVI Accident Breath Test .128 - reduced to underage drinking ovi

State v. S.T. (July 27, 2018), OVI Felony Drug Possession - reduced to misdemeanors

State v. H.D. (June 7, 2018), OVI Refusal - reduced to Physical Control

State v. C.E. (May 29, 2018), Marijuana DUI Urine Test Case - reduced to Physical Control

State v. R.B. (May 25, 2018), Massillon Ohio OVI Breath Test Case - reduced to Reckless Operation

State v. M.S. (May 8, 2018), Canton Ohio OVI Breath Test Case - reduced to Reckless Operation - saved teaching career

State v. E.M. (May 7, 2018), Canton Ohio OVI 2nd Offense Breath Test Case - reduced to Physical Control

State v. S.S. (April 9, 2018), Canton Ohio OVI High Tier Breath Test Case - reduced to low tier

State v. C.A. (March 26, 2018), First Offense OVI Breath Test Case - reduced to Physical Control. 0 Points on record, $100 fine, No Jail or 3 day DIP, license susp. reduced to 90 days.

State v. A.E. (March 22, 2018), First Offense OVI High Tier Breath Test Case - reduced to low tier

State v. C.N. (Massillon Municipal Court March 19, 2018), First Offense OVI High Tier Breath Test Case - No Jail/DIP license suspension reduced to 6 months

State v. J.J. (January 25, 2018 ),First Offense OVI Breath Test Case - DUI Charges Reduced to Reckless Operation (saved Military Career)

State v. J.B. (January 4, 2018 New Philadelphia Municipal Court), Second Offense OVI in 10 years - 3rd DUI Lifetime - OVI Accident Case - Charges Reduced to Physical Control

State v. M.M (December 6, 2017), Underage OVI - reduced to Reckless Operation

State v. H.B. (September 12, 2017), Underage OVI - reduced to Reckless Operation

State v. R.C. (September 5, 2017), Canton, Ohio OVI (DUI Checkpoint) - Dismissed

State v. A.T. (August 28, 2017), OVI - amended to Physical Control

State v. A.M. (August 18, 2017), OVI - amended to Physical Control

State v. M.M (July 28, 2017), Massillon, Ohio Underage DUI, OVI DUS - DUS Dismissed DUI amended to Reckless Operation

State v. P.M. (July 25, 2017), Canton, Ohio OVI w/ Refusal in 20yr - amended to Physical Control

State v. E.G. (July 24, 2017), Marijuana OVI w/ Prior OVI Reduction - case dismissed

State v. N.K., (July 17, 2017) OVI 1st Offense amended to Underage OMVUAC

State v. B.S. (May 25, 2017), OVI 1st Offense Dismissed

State v. N.W. (May 24, 2017), OVI 1st Offense reduced to Underage Drinking and Driving

State v. M.S. (Apr. 26 2017), Massillon, Ohio OVI .134 BAC reduced to Physical Control after suppression hearing (saved Client's Career)

State v. A.D. (Apr. 25, 2017), OVI .140 BAC reduced to Reckless Operation after suppression hearing

State v. B.W. (March 23, 2017), OVI Refusal reduced to Reckless Operation due to Suppression Issue with Field Sobriety Tests

State v. N. H. (March 22, 2017) Canton, Ohio OVI First Offense Dismissed

State v. S.R. (March 22, 2017), Massillon, Ohio OVI Accident reduced to Reckless Operation after .134 breath test results excluded

State v. K.L. (March 21, 2017), Marijuana OVI Dismissed

State v. T.B., Underage OVI (OVMUAC) reduced to Reckless Operation due to Suppression Issues

State v. E.R., OVI First Offense reduced to Physical Control due to suppression issues

You are searching for a lawyer who handles DUI cases. Or perhaps you are seeking representation for a Domestic Violence charge. You hope you will find a Massillon Criminal Defense Attorney or a Canton Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney who can actually help. Will the attorney you hire genuinely care about your case? Will they return your calls after you have paid? Will you find an attorney who truly knows how to fight DUI charges? These are all important things to consider because everyone knows choosing the right lawyer can make all the difference.

Sometimes you can just tell by talking to someone that they are a person you can trust. They don’t try to “sell” you. They take their time with you on the details. They clearly know their trade.

Give Jamison a call now and find out for yourself whether he is the right DUI Attorney for your case. We are pretty confident that you will know who to hire.

Just ask his Clients!

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It is always better to choose a Lawyer who specifically focuses on DUI Law because they have the knowledge and experience necessary to aggressively pursue the best possible outcome in your case.

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