Case Details

General Information

Case Number
12TRD08666
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/1/2012
Date Filed
10/3/2012
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
BRUNSWICK, MATT
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
BENJAMIN M BRAITHWAITE
Address Line 1
615 W SANDUSKY ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
SU866248
DOB
11/30/1988

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,957.00
Total Paid
$409.00
Total Owed
$1,548.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 193229 4510.11A DUS M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 2/13/2013 JONATHAN P STARN
2 193229 4549.08A FICTITIOUS REGISTRATION M4 NO CONTEST GUILTY 2/13/2013 JONATHAN P STARN
3 193229 4503.21 FAIL TO DISPLAY PROPER PLATES MM NOT GUILTY DISM COSTS/DEF 2/13/2013 JONATHAN P STARN
Count Number
1
Citation Number
193229
Statute Code
4510.11A
Statute Description
DUS
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
2/13/2013
Adjudicated By
JONATHAN P STARN
Count Number
2
Citation Number
193229
Statute Code
4549.08A
Statute Description
FICTITIOUS REGISTRATION
Degree
M4
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
2/13/2013
Adjudicated By
JONATHAN P STARN
Count Number
3
Citation Number
193229
Statute Code
4503.21
Statute Description
FAIL TO DISPLAY PROPER PLATES
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
2/13/2013
Adjudicated By
JONATHAN P STARN

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/16/2026 9:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 12/15/2025 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/29/2025 9:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/28/2025 9:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/14/2019 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Sentencing 3/6/2014 1:00:00 PM 1 JONATHAN P STARN
Contempt of Court 10/31/2013 1:30:00 PM 1 JONATHAN P STARN
Continued 9/30/2013 3:45:00 PM CR1 JONATHAN P STARN
COLLECTION REVIEW 7/12/2013 5:00:00 PM JONATHAN P STARN
COMMUNITY SERVICE REVIEW 6/17/2013 1:00:00 PM ROOM 206 JONATHAN P STARN
Plea 2/13/2013 3:00:00 PM 1 JONATHAN P STARN
Bond 2/12/2013 3:00:00 PM 1 JONATHAN P STARN
Pre-Trial 11/14/2012 10:45:00 AM 203 JONATHAN P STARN
Arraignment 10/18/2012 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/4/2012 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
12/15/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/16/2026 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 12/15/2025 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
12/15/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
9/29/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/15/2025 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 09/29/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/29/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
7/28/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/29/2025 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/28/2025 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/28/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
5/21/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/28/2025 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/21/2025 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/21/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
8/19/2021 Paid $27.00 receipt# 2021424839 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 8/18/2021
7/16/2021 WEB PAYMENT Paid $30.00 receipt# 2021421558 paid by BENJAMIN M BRAITHWAITE
6/24/2021 Paid $27.00 receipt# 2021419266 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 06/23/21
5/27/2021 Paid $27.00 receipt# 2021416025 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 5/7/2021
5/19/2021 WEB PAYMENT Paid $30.00 receipt# 2021415255 paid by BENJAMIN M BRAITHWAITE
4/16/2021 WEB PAYMENT Paid $30.00 receipt# 2021411722 paid by BENJAMIN M BRAITHWAITE
3/26/2021 Case sent to collection agency on 03/26/2021
12/30/2020 Collection Fees Dismissed - $194.10
12/15/2020 WEB PAYMENT Paid $30.00 receipt# 2020436878 paid by BENJAMIN M BRAITHWAITE
10/14/2019 Paid $30.00 receipt# 2019436217 paid by BENJAMIN M BRAITHWAITE
7/16/2019 License Forfeiture Cleared
7/16/2019 MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE GRANTED by MICHAEL C NOGGLE Magistrate on 07/16/2019 (REG BLK AND LICE FORFS TO BE LIFTED. S/ MAG NOGGLE)
7/15/2019 Written MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE filed by Defendant on 07/15/2019
7/15/2019 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/14/2019 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 07/15/2019 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/12/2019 F&C LICENSE FORFEITURE Notice Issued
6/12/2019 License forfeited on 07/12/2019
4/28/2017 Case Assignment Transferred to Judge Hackenberg
8/22/2014 GOOD TIME CREDIT FOR AUGUST 2014 = 5 DAYS, YEAR TO DATE CREDIT = 0 DAYS. S/JUDGE FRY
8/21/2014 MOTION DENIED by JONATHAN P STARN Judge on 08/21/2014 (MOTION FOR GOOD DAYS- NO DOCUMENTATION SHOWING ENTITLMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CREDIT. S/ JUDGE STARN)
8/19/2014 Written MOTION filed by Defendant on 08/19/2014 (MOTION FOR GOOD DAYS)
8/6/2014 MOTION DENIED by JONATHAN P STARN Judge on 08/06/2014 (FOR 1/2 TIME FOR HIS SENTENCE.)
8/5/2014 Written MOTION filed by DEFENDANT FROM JAIL on 08/05/2014 (FOR 1/2 TIME FOR HIS SENTENCE.)
7/23/2014 BW RETURNED BY HSO (WILLIAMS) W/$20.00 FEE 20 DAYS WORC
7/22/2014 MOTION FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM JAIL DENIED by JONATHAN P STARN Judge on 07/22/2014
7/22/2014 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
7/22/2014 Written MOTION FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM JAIL filed by DEFENDANT FROM JAIL on 07/22/2014
7/21/2014 BW SERVED BY HSO (WILLIAMS)- 20 DAYS NON COMP WORC
7/21/2014 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - WORC was Served on 07/18/2014
6/16/2014 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
6/10/2014 BW ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE 20 DAYS NON COMP WORC
6/9/2014 REC'D NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM GOODWILL STORE DEF FAILED TO WORK THE SCHEDULED HOURS (UPON REVIEW) BW ISSUED
6/9/2014 NonCompliance Entry issued
6/9/2014 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant issued
6/9/2014 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
6/9/2014 Non Compliance Entry - DEFENDANT FAILED TO: COMPLETE WORK OPPORTUNITY AND REHABILITATION CENTER PROGRAM THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED THAT: BENCH WARRANT TO BE ISSUED FOR DEFENDANTS ARREST
6/2/2014 WORC- DEFT FAILED TO REPORT FOR INCARCERATION ON 6/1/14
4/24/2014 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2014409440 paid by BEST BUY
4/9/2014 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2014408104 paid by BEST BUY
3/17/2014 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2014405955 paid by BEST BUY
3/6/2014 WORC Referral issued
3/6/2014 TC Judgment Entry issued
3/6/2014 Judgment This Day, March 06, 2014 This matter came on for hearing. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THE DEFENDANT APPEARED BEFORE THE COURT TODAY FOR A SENTENCING HEARING. THE DEFENDANT WAS REPRESENTED BY ATTY ALEX SMITH OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE. THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS FAILED TO PURGE HIMSELF OF THE CONTEMPT. THE DEFENDANT IS THEREFORE SENTENCED AS FOLLOWS: A FINE OF $250.00 + COURT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTEMPT. 20 DAYS IN JAIL. THE DEFENDANT IS ORDERED TO PAY ALL COSTS OF CONFINEMENT IN A JAIL OR OTHER RESIDENTIAL FACILITY PURSUANT TO R.C. 2929.28, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A PER DIEM FEE FOR ROOM AND BOARD IN THE JAIL OF $55.00 PER DAY, AND ANY OTHER COSTS PROVIDED BY STATUTE. THE DEFENDANT MAY RECEIVE 20 DAYS OF JAIL CREDIT BY SUCCESSFULLY SERVING 20 DAYS IN THE WORC PROGRAM. THE JAIL TIME IS CONSECUTIVE WITH THE JAIL TERM ORDERED IN ORDERED IN OTHER CASES. THE DEFENDANT IS TO REPORT TO THE WORC FACILITY OR THE JAIL ON JUNE 1, 2014. THE DEFENDANT MAY FILE A MOTION TO HAVE THE JAIL TERM RECONSIDERED IF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE IS COMPLETED PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2014. JONATHAN P STARN Judge
2/26/2014 Paid $28.00 receipt# 2014404426 paid by BEST BUY
10/31/2013 Assignment Notice issued
10/31/2013 Assignment Notice issued
10/31/2013 Sentencing set for 03/06/2014 at 01:00 PM in room 1 by Judge JONATHAN P STARN REVIEW/SENTENCING ON CONTEMPT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE/PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE
10/31/2013 TC Judgment Entry issued
10/31/2013 Judgment This Day, October 31, 2013 This matter came on for hearing. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THE DEFENDANT APPEARED BEFORE THE COUR TODAY FOR A CONTEMPT CITATION. THE DEFENDANT WAS ADVISED OF THE NATURE OF THE CONTEMPT, THE POSSIBLE PENALTIES AND HIS RIGHT TO COUNSEL. THE DEFENDANT ELECTED TO PROCEED TODAY WITHOUT COUNSEL AND ADMITTED TO BEING IN CONTEMPT FOR FAILING TO COMPLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANTS ADMISSION WAS MADE KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY AND IS THEREFORE FOUND TO BE IN CONTEMPT. THIS MATTER SHALL BE RESET FOR REVIEW/SENTENCING IN 120 DAYS TO GIVE THE DEFENDANT AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURGE HIMSELF OF THE CONTEMPT. HE MAY DO SO BY COMPLETING THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PAYING THE COURT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTEMPT PRIOR TO THE REVIEW/SENTENCING HEARING. CC: DEFENDANT, COMPLIANCE OFFICER. JONATHAN P STARN Judge
9/30/2013 Wage Deduction issued
9/30/2013 Assignment Notice issued
9/30/2013 Contempt of Court Notice issued
9/30/2013 Contempt of Court continued to 10/31/2013 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by Judge JONATHAN P STARN COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER - COMPLETE DUS COMMUNITY SERVICE
9/30/2013 This Day, September 30, 2013 This matter came on for hearing. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THE DEFENDANT APPEARED BEFORE THE COURT TODAY FOR A CONTEMPT HEARING. THE DEFENDANT WAS ADVISED OF THE NATURE OF THE CONTEMPT, THE POSSIBLE PENALTIES AND HIS RIGHT TO COUNSEL. THE DEFENDANT ELECTED TO SPEAK WITH COUNSEL REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THIS MATTER SHALL BE RESET FOR ANOTHER CONTEMPT HEARING TO ALLOW THE DEFENDANT TIME TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY. THE DEFENDANT IS PERMITTED TO CONTINUE WORKING ON COMMUNITY SERVICE WHILE THE CONTEMPT IS PENDING. JONATHAN P STARN Judge
8/26/2013 CRS FEE of $194.10 assessed
8/26/2013 Case sent to collection agency on 08/26/2013
6/26/2013 NAPP SERVED BY COMP OFR MAY
6/26/2013 MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTED by JONATHAN P STARN Judge on 06/26/2013 (TO WORK WHILE CONTEMPT HEARING IS PENIDNG)
6/18/2013 Contempt of Court Notice issued
6/18/2013 Contempt of Court set for 09/30/2013 at 03:45 PM in room CR1 by Judge JONATHAN P STARN COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER - COMPLETE DUS COMMUNITY SERVICE
6/18/2013 NonCompliance Entry issued
6/18/2013 Written MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE filed by Defendant on 06/19/2013 (TO WORK WHILE CONTEMPT HEARING IS PENIDNG)
6/18/2013 REC'D NONCOMPLETION REPORT FROM COMPLIANCE OFFICE/LITTER LANDING DEF FAILED TO WORK THE SCHEDULED HOURS (UPON REVIEW)
6/18/2013 Non Compliance Entry - DEFENDANT FAILED TO: [~][~]COMPLETE DUS COMMUNITY SERVICE THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED THAT: CITE DEFENDANT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER AS FOLLOWS: COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER - COMPLETE DUS COMMUNITY SERVICE
2/13/2013 FINES & COSTS COLLECTION NTC issued
2/13/2013 COLLECTION REVIEW set for 07/12/2013 at 05:00 PM by Judge JONATHAN P STARN
2/13/2013 Assignment Notice issued
2/13/2013 COMMUNITY SERVICE REVIEW set for 06/17/2013 at 01:00 PM in room ROOM 206 by HEARING IN ROOM 206 AT COMPLIANCE OFFICE
2/13/2013 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 02/13/2013
2/13/2013 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 02/13/2013
2/13/2013 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 0 Day(s)
2/13/2013 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4549.08A - FICTITIOUS REGISTRATION
2/13/2013 The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the nature of the charge, possible penalties, right to counsel, right to jury/court trial, other rights and the various pleas available.The defendant thereafter entered a plea of NO CONTEST to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of FICTITIOUS REGISTRATIONORC/CO 4549.08A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of consecutive to be scheduled by the Clerk's office. The defendant is ordered to pay all costs of confinement in a jail or other residential facility pursuant to ORC 2929.28, including but not limited to, a per diem fee for room and board in the jail of $55.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute.
2/13/2013 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4510.11A - DUS
2/13/2013 DUS Community Service Referral issued
2/13/2013 The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the nature of the charge, possible penalties, right to counsel, right to jury/court trial, other rights and the various pleas available.The defendant thereafter entered a plea of NO CONTEST to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of DUSORC/CO 4510.11A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) DEF SHALL PERFORM 100 Hours OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.
2/13/2013 Community Service Time Sheet issued
2/13/2013 Comm Serv Completion Report issued
2/13/2013 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4503.21 - FAIL TO DISPLAY PROPER PLATES
2/13/2013 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
2/13/2013 TC Journal half sheet issued
1/18/2013 Assignment Notice issued
1/18/2013 Bond set for 02/12/2013 at 03:00 PM in room 1 by Judge JONATHAN P STARN BOND REVOCATION HEARING SET FOR ABOVE DATE PER JUDGE STARN. DEFENDANTS APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED. A PLEA HEARING IS ALSO SET FOR 2/13/13.
1/17/2013 TC Judgment Entry issued
1/17/2013 Judgment This Day, January 17, 2013 This matter came on for hearing. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that The Defendant was released on unsecured appearance bonds in each of these cases and both included conditions that the Defendant not operate any motor vehicles. The Defendant has now been charged with another driving under suspension (see Case No. 13TRD00385) offense. These matters shall be set for hearing on the revocation of the Defendant's bond in each case. The hearing shall occur on February 12, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. XC: Mr. Maekask; Ms. Wykes JONATHAN P STARN Judge
11/26/2012 Assignment Notice issued
11/26/2012 Plea set for 02/13/2013 at 03:00 PM in room 1 by Judge JONATHAN P STARN
11/20/2012 Notice of scheduling change filed by Atty Alex Smith - Set case for PLEA.
11/14/2012 PT Report issued
11/14/2012 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Assignment Commissioner by 12/12/2012 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Assignment Commissioner is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Assignment Commissioner, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
10/17/2012 Assignment Notice issued
10/17/2012 Pre-Trial set for 11/14/2012 at 10:45 AM in room 203 by Judge JONATHAN P STARN
10/16/2012 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/16/2012
10/16/2012 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/16/2012
10/16/2012 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/16/2012
10/16/2012 Jury Demanded on 10/16/2012 by Attorney
10/16/2012 Judge JONATHAN P STARN assigned to case
10/16/2012 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/16/2012
10/16/2012 REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/16/2012
10/16/2012 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/16/2012
10/16/2012 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/16/2012
10/16/2012 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/16/2012
10/16/2012 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/16/2012 HP REPRESENTATION of $25.00 assessed
10/4/2012 JE Continuance issued
10/4/2012 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/04/2012. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance. It is therefore ordered that this case be continued to 10/18/2012 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(C).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of UNS APP BOND in the amount of $1000.00, and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.The defendant shall surrender plates and registration of all vehicles titled in the defendant's name. NO CRIMINAL CONDUCT
10/4/2012 Arraignment continued to 10/18/2012 at 08:30 AM
10/4/2012 Unsecured Appearance Bond issued
10/3/2012 Case Filed on 10/03/2012
10/3/2012 Arraignment set for 10/04/2012 at 08:30 AM

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