Case Details

General Information

Case Number
23CRB01404
Attorney Name
NADIA N TRAXLER
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/21/2023
Date Filed
11/6/2023
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
Address Line 1
1322 GLEN HAVEN DR
Address Line 2
APT F
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
TL360572
DOB
11/18/1991

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,251.00
Total Paid
$950.36
Total Owed
$300.64

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 202322268B 545.05 PETTY THEFT M1 GUILTY GUILTY 11/26/2024 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202322268B
Statute Code
545.05
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
11/26/2024
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/26/2026 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/21/2026 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/20/2026 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Desk Review 6/8/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 3/30/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 12/29/2025 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/27/2025 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/11/2025 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/16/2025 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/31/2025 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/27/2025 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Sentencing 11/26/2024 2:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 4/16/2024 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
SECOND PRETRIAL 3/12/2024 9:45:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 2/13/2024 10:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
SECOND PRETRIAL 1/23/2024 9:15:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 1/2/2024 9:00:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 11/29/2023 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/21/2026 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
9/21/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
9/21/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/26/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/21/2026 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2026430402 paid by BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
9/3/2026 Paid $69.00 receipt# 2026428527 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 090326
7/28/2026 BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG) RECALLED NEVER ISSUED TO AGENCY
7/28/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/21/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/28/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 07/28/2026 BENCH WARRANT RECALLED CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE IN APPROXIMATELY 45 DAYS IF PAID IN FULL THE HEARING WILL BE CANCELLED
7/28/2026 Warrant for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR Recalled On 07/28/2026
7/27/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Third Party on 07/27/2026
7/23/2026 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
7/23/2026 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 07/23/2026
7/9/2026 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2026422242 paid by BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
6/17/2026 DR Cancelled set Stat Conf Issued
6/17/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/20/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/13/2026 Paid $103.50 receipt# 2026415317 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 051426
3/31/2026 Paid $150.00 receipt# 2026410305 paid by BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
3/16/2026 Desk Review continued to 06/08/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/18/2026 Unclaimed Funds Notice Issued
2/3/2026 Paid $51.06 receipt# 2026403213 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 020506
12/29/2025 Desk Review set for 03/30/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/29/2025 Paid $24.00 receipt# 2025440245 paid by BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
12/29/2025 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2025440240 paid by BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
12/2/2025 Paid $45.00 receipt# 2025437803 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 120425
10/27/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
10/27/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
10/27/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/29/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/27/2025 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2025433518 paid by BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
9/30/2025 Paid $54.00 receipt# 2025430916 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 100225
8/13/2025 Paid $46.80 receipt# 2025425164 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 08/14/25
8/11/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
8/11/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/27/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/11/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
8/11/2025 Paid $60.00 receipt# 2025424573 paid by BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
6/16/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
6/16/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/16/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
6/16/2025 Paid $52.00 receipt# 2025418508 paid by BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
3/31/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
3/31/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/16/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/31/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
3/6/2025 Case sent to collection agency on 03/06/2025
1/27/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
1/27/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/31/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/27/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
12/18/2024 Refund issued for $95.00, refund method Check #118475 WAL MART
12/18/2024 RESTITUTION PAID IN FULL
12/18/2024 Case sent to BCI&I on 12182024
12/17/2024 MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 12/17/2024 (TRAXLER $172.50)- SUBMITTED TO CO COMM ON 12/17/24
12/16/2024 Paid $45.00 receipt# 2024439261 paid by BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH
12/16/2024 Paid $95.00 receipt# 2024439260 paid by RESTITUTION
12/16/2024 Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 12/16/2024 (TRAXLER)
11/26/2024 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
11/26/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/27/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/26/2024 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended
11/26/2024 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05 - PETTY THEFT
11/26/2024 Order for Restitution Issued
11/26/2024 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 GUILTY 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 PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 30 Day(s) suspended 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 up to $108.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).4) Defendant shall make restitution in the amount of $95.00 by 12/20/2024 to to WALMART TRENTON AVE FINDLAY, OH 45840
11/13/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/13/2024 Sentencing set for 11/26/2024 at 02:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG DEFENDANT WAS UNSUCCESSFULLY TERMINATED FROM THE DIVERSION PROGRAM.
11/13/2024 SET FOR SENTENCING HEARING. S/BY ALAN D HACKENBERG, JUDGE
11/13/2024 LETTER FILED BY DIVERSION DIRECTOR THOMAS BLUNK STATING THE DEFENDANT WAS UNSUCCESSFULLY TERMINATED FROM THE DIVERSION PROGRAM.
5/22/2024 MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 05/22/2024 (780.00) submitted to CO COMM 6/3/2024
5/21/2024 Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 05/21/2024 (780.00)
5/8/2024 WHEREAS CRIMINAL CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED ALLEGING THAT BENITA SOPHONRATH HAS COMMITTED THE ACT OF "PETTY THEFT", AND HAS SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR DIVERSION. IT IS HEREBY AGREED BETWEEN THE DEFENDANT THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF LAW, CITY PROSECUTORS OFFICE, THAT THE DEFENDANT SHALL BE PLACED UNDER DIVERSION SUPERVISION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) MONTHS, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE DIVERSION AGREEMENT.”
4/16/2024 Plea of GUILTY entered on 04/16/2024
4/16/2024 Finding of GUILTY DIVERSION entered for 545.05 - PETTY THEFT
4/16/2024 Diversion Entry Issued
4/16/2024 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 GUILTY to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY DIVERSION to the charge.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY DIVERSION of PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05,
3/13/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/13/2024 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 04/16/2024 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/12/2024 PT Report Issued
3/12/2024 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
2/27/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/27/2024 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 03/12/2024 at 09:45 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/13/2024 PT Report Issued
2/13/2024 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
1/23/2024 Jury Demanded on 01/23/2024 by Attorney
1/23/2024 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/23/2024
1/23/2024 Written NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/23/2024
1/23/2024 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/23/2024
1/23/2024 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/23/2024
1/23/2024 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/23/2024
1/23/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/23/2024 Pre-Trial set for 02/13/2024 at 10:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 01/23/2024
1/23/2024 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints NADIA N TRAXLER as counsel.
1/23/2024 ENTRY – APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL: THIS MATTER COMES ON FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID REQUEST, THE COURT FINDS: DEFENDANT’S REQUEST WELL TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON(S): PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT NADIA TRAXLER, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE BAR OF THE STATE OF OHIO, BE APPOINTED FOR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT TO BE PAID FOR AT PUBLIC EXPENSE, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/23/2024 PT Report Issued
1/23/2024 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. PUBLIC DEFENDER HAD CONFLICT, WAITING FOR ATTORNEY TO BE APPOINTED Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
1/22/2024 Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by Third Party on 01/22/2024
1/2/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/2/2024 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 01/23/2024 at 09:15 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/2/2024 PT Report Issued
1/2/2024 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. WANTS TO TALK WITH PUBLIC DEFENDER Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
11/30/2023 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGER PRINTING ON 11/29/2023 FILED BY FPD
11/29/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/29/2023 Pre-Trial set for 01/02/2024 at 09:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/29/2023 Finger Print Return Issued
11/29/2023 Finger Print Requirements Issued
11/29/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/29/2023
11/29/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 11/29/2023. 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 shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order. DO NOT ANY WALMART STORES IN FINDLAY, OHIO.
11/29/2023 JE Continuance Issued
11/29/2023 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
11/8/2023 Arraignment set for 11/29/2023 at 08:30 AM
11/7/2023 Service for SUMMONS to BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH sent via FINDLAY PD was Residence on 11/07/2023 RETURNED BY FPD ( SMITH) W/ SERV FEE $ 11.00
11/6/2023 SUMMONS notice issued to BENITA TIP SOPHONRATH via FINDLAY PD
11/6/2023 Case Filed on 11/06/2023

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