Case Details

General Information

Case Number
17TRD01533
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/3/2017
Date Filed
2/7/2017
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
BENJAMIN, LUKE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
TRAVIS J ESSINGER
Address Line 1
16113 COUNTY ROAD 8
Address Line 2
City
ARLINGTON
State
OH
ZIP Code
45814
DLN
SD834219
DOB
8/2/1981

Financial Information

Total Cost
$192.00
Total Paid
$20.00
Total Owed
$172.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
FTD9430
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 217605 335.072A DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION UO NO CONTEST GUILTY 12/20/2017 MARK C MILLER
Count Number
1
Citation Number
217605
Statute Code
335.072A
Statute Description
DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION
Degree
UO
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
12/20/2017
Adjudicated By
MARK C MILLER

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/9/2026 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 12/22/2025 10:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 11/17/2025 10:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/25/2025 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/7/2025 10:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/3/2024 10:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/15/2022 10:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/27/2022 9:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/7/2022 9:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 12/6/2021 9:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/4/2021 9:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/2/2021 10:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/12/2021 9:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/5/2021 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 11/30/2020 10:00:00 AM MARK C MILLER
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/14/2020 9:00:00 AM MARK C MILLER
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/16/2020 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/3/2020 8:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/20/2020 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Desk Review 7/29/2019 5:00:00 PM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/22/2019 10:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 12/20/2017 3:00:00 PM 2 MARK C MILLER
Plea 10/5/2017 8:30:00 AM 2 MARK C MILLER
Plea 8/9/2017 2:30:00 PM 2 MARK C MILLER
Continued 6/7/2017 2:30:00 PM 2 MARK C MILLER
Pre-Trial 3/14/2017 10:00:00 AM ROOM 203 MARK C MILLER
Arraignment 2/9/2017 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
1/6/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/09/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 01/06/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/19/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/22/2025 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 11/19/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/13/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/17/2025 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 10/13/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/13/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
7/7/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/25/2025 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 07/07/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/7/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
4/17/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
4/17/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/07/2025 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/17/2025 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/6/2025 Case sent to collection agency on 03/06/2025
8/14/2024 Paid $20.00 receipt# 2024426092 paid by TRAVIS J ESSINGER
7/26/2024 Case sent to collection agency on 06/02/2022 Recalled on 07/26/2024
7/25/2024 MOTION FOR DESK REVIEW INSTEAD OF STATUS CONFERENCE GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 07/25/2024 (AND TO BE TAKEN OUT OF COLLECTIONS) ENTRY IN CASE NO. 16CRB01911 Journal This Day, July 25, 2024 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS DAY THIS MATTER CAME ON TO BE HEARD UPON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO BE REMOVED FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL COLLECTIONS AND DESK REVIEW. THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY COMPLYING WITH HIS PAYMENT PLAN. FOR GODD CAUSE SHOWN, THE DEFENDANT'S MOTIONS SHALL BE GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE DEFENDANT SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL COLLECTIONS. IF THE DEFENDANT MISSES ANY PAYMENTS OR FAILS TO COMPLY WITH HIS PAYMENT PLAN THE DEFENDANT'S ACCOUNT WILL BE SENT BACK TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR COLLECTIONS. REGARDING MOTION FOR DESK REVIEW, DEFENDANT'S MOTION IS GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE DEFENDANT SHALL BE PLACED ON DESK REVIEW FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING FOR AUGUST 5, 2024 SHALL BE VACATED. IN THE EVENT THE DEFENDANT FAILS TO PAY PURSUANT TO HIS PAYMENT PLAN, THE DEFENDANT SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE PLACED BACK ON THE STATUS CONFERENCE DOCKET, AND THE CLERK SHALL SCHEDULE A STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE.
7/25/2024 CANCELLED STATUS CONFERENCE for 08/05/2024 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 06/03/2024 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/22/2024 Written MOTION FOR DESK REVIEW INSTEAD OF STATUS CONFERENCE filed by Defendant on 07/22/2024 (AND TO BE TAKEN OUT OF COLLECTIONS)
6/11/2024 License Forfeiture Recall sent to BMV
6/7/2024 OL Forfeiture Release Issued
6/7/2024 License released on 06/07/2024
6/7/2024 Journal This Day, June 06, 2024 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS DAY THIS MATTER CAME ON TO BE HEARD UPON THE MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT TO RELEASE DEFENDANT'S LICENSE FORFEITURE. THE COURT FINDS THAT THE DEFENDANT AGREED TO PAY A MINIMUM OF $50 PER WEEK. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE COURT FINDS DEFENDANT'S MOTION WELL TAKEN AND THE MOTION IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT DEFENDANT'S LICENSE FORFEITURE SHALL BE AND IS HEREBY RELEASED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE CLERK SHALL NOTIFY THE BMV TO RELEASE THE LICENSE FORFEITURE. DEFENDANT SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SHOULD THE DEFENDANT MISS ANY PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO THE DEFENDANT'S PAYMENT PLAN , THE LICENSE FORFEITURE WILL BE REINSTATED UNTIL ALL FINES AND COSTS ARE PAID IN FULL. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate
6/7/2024 MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 06/07/2024 (SEE ENTRY)
6/3/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/05/2024 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 06/03/2024 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/3/2024 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
6/3/2024 Written MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE filed by Defendant on 06/03/2024
4/24/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/03/2024 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/24/2024 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/24/2024 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
10/24/2023 MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE DENIED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 10/24/2023 (HOWEVER, IF DEFENDANT ENTERS INTO A WAGE ASSIGNMENT BY PRESENTING A PAY STUB TO FINDLAY MUNICIPAL CLERK, THE COURT WILL RECONSIDER THIS MOTION.)
10/16/2023 Written MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE filed by Defendant on 10/16/2023
1/23/2023 LF FEE of $10.00 assessed
1/23/2023 License Forfeiture Sent to BMV
11/15/2022 License forfeited on 01/17/2023
11/15/2022 MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE DENIED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 11/15/2022 (HOWEVER, THE COURT SHALL STAY THE LICENSE FORFEITURE FOR 60 DAYS. IF THE DEFENDANT COMPLIES WITH HIS PAYMENT PLAN OF $100.00 ON 11/21/2022 AND 11/28/2022 AND $250.00 PER MONTH THEREAFTER, THE COURT WILL RECONSIDER THE MOTION. S/ MAG CUNNINGHAM)
11/14/2022 Written MOTION TO RELEASE FINES AND COSTS FORFEITURE filed by Defendant on 11/14/2022
10/18/2022 F&C LICENSE FORFEITURE Issued
10/18/2022 License forfeited on 11/17/2022
6/27/2022 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/15/2022 at 10:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 06/27/2022 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
6/27/2022 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
6/2/2022 Case sent to collection agency on 06/02/2022
4/18/2022 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
4/18/2022 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/27/2022 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 04/18/2022 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/6/2021 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/07/2022 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 12/06/2021 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
12/6/2021 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
10/4/2021 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
10/4/2021 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/06/2021 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/04/2021 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/2/2021 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
8/2/2021 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/04/2021 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 08/02/2021 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
7/16/2021 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/02/2021 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/16/2021 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/4/2021 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/12/2021 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/04/2021 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/3/2021 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
3/3/2021 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 04/05/2021 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 03/03/2021 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/26/2020 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/30/2020 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE MARK C MILLER Hearing was set on 10/26/2020 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER
10/26/2020 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
3/16/2020 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/14/2020 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE MARK C MILLER Hearing was set on 03/16/2020 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER
3/16/2020 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
2/11/2020 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/16/2020 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 02/11/2020 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/23/2020 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/03/2020 at 08:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 01/23/2020 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/5/2019 STATUS CONFERENCE changed to 01/20/2020 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 11/05/2019 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/5/2019 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/06/2020 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 11/05/2019 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
4/30/2019 Desk Review set for 07/29/2019 at 05:00 PM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 04/30/2019 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/11/2019 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 04/22/2019 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 02/11/2019 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/11/2019 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
12/20/2017 Issued Unpaid Letter for Case Balance Due of $182.00 and over all balance of $5153.47
12/20/2017 Sentence was edited for DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION on 12/20/2017
12/20/2017 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 DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSIONORC/CO 335.072A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $50.00 plus all costs
12/20/2017 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 12/20/2017
12/20/2017 Finding of GUILTY entered for 335.072A - DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION
12/20/2017 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 DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSIONORC/CO 335.072A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs
10/9/2017 Assignment Notice Notice Issued
10/9/2017 Plea set for 12/20/2017 at 03:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER
10/9/2017 PLEA MODIFICATION ENTRY. DEFT APPEARED-REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE GRANTED. RESET FOR PLEA. ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER TO RESET. TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72H. SIGNED JUDGE MILLER
9/29/2017 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA DENIED by MARK C MILLER JUDGE on 09/29/2017 (DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR AS SCHEDULED ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 5, 2017 AT 8:30 AM. S/JUDGE MILLER)
9/28/2017 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by Defendant on 09/28/2017
9/11/2017 Assignment Notice Notice Issued SET FOR PLEA PER PUBLIC DEFENDER
9/11/2017 Plea changed to 10/05/2017 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER SET FOR PLEA PER PUBLIC DEFENDER
8/9/2017 Assignment Notice Notice Sent
8/9/2017 Jury Trial set for 10/05/2017 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER PLEASE NOTIFY THE COURT IF THIS MATTER IS RESOLVED.
8/9/2017 MOTION TO VACATE GRANTED by MARK C MILLER JUDGE on 08/09/2017 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON THIS 9TH DAY AUGUST, 2017 UPON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO VACATE THE PLEA HEARINGS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017 AT 2:30 P.M. AND SET THEM FOR JURY TRIAL AT THE COURT'S EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE MOTION TO CONTINUE IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THE MOTION TO VACATE THE PLEA HEARINGS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017 AT 2:30 P.M. AND SET THEM FOR JURY TRIAL AT THE COURT'S EARLIEST CONVENEIENCE IS HEREBY GRANTED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
8/8/2017 Written MOTION TO VACATE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 08/08/2017 (VACATE PLEA AND SET FOR JURY TRIAL)
5/16/2017 Assignment Notice issued
5/16/2017 Plea continued to 08/09/2017 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER 6/7/17 HEARING IS RESET FOR ABOVE DATE.
5/16/2017 TC Judgment Entry issued
5/16/2017 Judgment This Day, May 16, 2017 This matter came on for hearing. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, DUE TO COURT UNAVAILABILITY, THAT THE 6/7/17 HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE ON THE COURT DOCKET. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED MARK C MILLER JUDGE
3/23/2017 Assignment Notice issued
3/23/2017 Plea set for 06/07/2017 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER
3/23/2017 NTC OF SCHED CHANGE PER ATTY MAEKASK SET FOR PLEA
3/14/2017 PT Report issued
3/14/2017 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Assignment Commissioner by 04/04/2017 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.
3/2/2017 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
3/1/2017 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/01/2017
3/1/2017 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/01/2017
3/1/2017 REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/01/2017
3/1/2017 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/01/2017
3/1/2017 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/01/2017
3/1/2017 HPD APPLICATION FEE of $25.00 assessed
2/9/2017 Assignment Notice issued
2/9/2017 Pre-Trial set for 03/14/2017 at 10:00 AM in room ROOM 203 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER THIS ABOVE PRETRIAL DATE IS ON A TUESDAY. ON YOUR ABOVE PRETRIAL DATE, AFTER SIGNING IN AT THE CLERKS OFFICE ROOM 206, YOU MUST GO TO ROOM 203 AND GO DIRECTLY INSIDE AND LET THE PROSECUTOR KNOW THAT YOU ARE HERE. FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR THIS PRETRIAL WILL RESULT IN A BENCH WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST. NOTIFY YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY ABOUT THIS HEARING.
2/9/2017 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/09/2017. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.
2/9/2017 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/09/2017
2/9/2017 JE Continuance issued
2/9/2017 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG issued
2/7/2017 Case Filed on 02/07/2017
2/7/2017 Arraignment set for 02/09/2017 at 08:30 AM

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