Case Details

General Information

Case Number
23TRC01317
Attorney Name
CONNOR MARTENS
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/25/2023
Date Filed
2/27/2023
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
DAVIS, JACOB
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
SONNY T HARPER
Address Line 1
601 COUNTRYSIDE EST
Address Line 2
City
ALMA
State
AR
ZIP Code
72921
DLN
934742987
DOB
3/28/1996

Financial Information

Total Cost
$0.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$0.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
AR
Plate Number
AKJ17G
Vehicle Year
2015
Vehicle Make
CHEV
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
RED

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 03201450022620230241 333.01A1A OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED M1 NOT GUILTY UNAVAILABLE 10/17/2023
2 03201450022620230241 335.071A DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION M1 NOT GUILTY UNAVAILABLE 10/17/2023
3 03201450022620230241 335.13 FAIL TO STOP AFTER ACCIDENT M1 NOT GUILTY UNAVAILABLE 10/17/2023
4 03201450022620230241 333.03B SPEEDING MM NOT GUILTY UNAVAILABLE 10/17/2023
5 03201450022620230241 313.01A FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE MM NOT GUILTY UNAVAILABLE 10/17/2023
6 03201450022620230241 331.01 LANES OF TRAVEL UPON ROADWAYS MM NOT GUILTY UNAVAILABLE 10/17/2023
Count Number
1
Citation Number
03201450022620230241
Statute Code
333.01A1A
Statute Description
OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
UNAVAILABLE
Finding Date
10/17/2023
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
03201450022620230241
Statute Code
335.071A
Statute Description
DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
UNAVAILABLE
Finding Date
10/17/2023
Adjudicated By
Count Number
3
Citation Number
03201450022620230241
Statute Code
335.13
Statute Description
FAIL TO STOP AFTER ACCIDENT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
UNAVAILABLE
Finding Date
10/17/2023
Adjudicated By
Count Number
4
Citation Number
03201450022620230241
Statute Code
333.03B
Statute Description
SPEEDING
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
UNAVAILABLE
Finding Date
10/17/2023
Adjudicated By
Count Number
5
Citation Number
03201450022620230241
Statute Code
313.01A
Statute Description
FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
UNAVAILABLE
Finding Date
10/17/2023
Adjudicated By
Count Number
6
Citation Number
03201450022620230241
Statute Code
331.01
Statute Description
LANES OF TRAVEL UPON ROADWAYS
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
UNAVAILABLE
Finding Date
10/17/2023
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Plea 10/17/2023 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 8/1/2023 2:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 6/20/2023 1:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
TELEPHONE PRETRIAL 4/18/2023 3:30:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 3/14/2023 2:30:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 2/27/2023 2:30:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/24/2023 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
10/19/2023 BW (FTA PLEA) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
10/17/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/17/2023. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $2500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
10/17/2023 JE Continuance Issued
10/17/2023 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
10/17/2023 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
10/17/2023 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 10/17/2023
8/16/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/16/2023 Plea continued to 10/17/2023 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/31/2023 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 07/31/2023 (GRANTED. PLEA HEARING CONTINUED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ)
7/31/2023 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/31/2023
7/21/2023 self referral RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM LAKEVIEW HEALTH DEF COMPLETED INPATIENT TREATMENT
6/20/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/20/2023 Plea set for 08/01/2023 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/20/2023
6/20/2023 Supplemental Disposition Issued
6/20/2023 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/20/2023
6/20/2023 Written MOTION TO SUPPRESS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/20/2023
6/20/2023 This Day, June 20, 2023 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that 6/20/23. HELD PRE-TRIAL WITH ATTORNEY MARTENS AND PROSECUTOR FINELLI. THE PARTIES HAVE REACHED A TENTATIVE PLEA AGREEMENT. SET FOR PLEA. SUPPRESSION MOTION WILL BE WITHDRAWN AT THE PLEA HEARING. KEVIN C SMITH VISITING JUDGE
4/20/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/20/2023 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 06/20/2023 at 01:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/20/2023
4/18/2023 PT Report Issued
4/18/2023 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. WITH THE COURT. SET OUT Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
3/23/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/23/2023 TELEPHONE PRETRIAL set for 04/18/2023 at 03:30 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/23/2023 SECOND PRETRIAL - ATTORNEY MARTENS TO CALL CLERK'S OFFICE AT 419-424-7141 AND ASK TO BE TRANSFERRED TO PROSECUTOR MARSHALL FINELLI
3/14/2023 PT Report Issued
3/14/2023 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
3/13/2023 MOTION GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/13/2023 (DEFENDANT IS EXCUSED FROM APPEARING FOR THE PRE-TRIAL ON 03-14-2023.)
3/9/2023 LETTER FROM LAKEVIEW HEALTH FILED BY DEFT'S ATTY VIA FAX
3/9/2023 Written MOTION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/09/2023 (TO CONDUCT PRE-TRIAL IN ABSENTIA)
3/1/2023 Jury Demanded on 03/01/2023 by Attorney
3/1/2023 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/01/2023
3/1/2023 CONNOR MARTENS filed notice of appearance
3/1/2023 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/01/2023
3/1/2023 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/01/2023
2/28/2023 MOTION FOR RELEASE OF VEHICLE DENIED by KEVIN C SMITH VISITING JUDGE on 02/28/2023 (VEHICLE WAS NOT SEIZED. CAN BE RETRIEVED BY OWNER AFTER PAYING FEES.)
2/27/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/27/2023 Pre-Trial set for 03/14/2023 at 02:30 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/27/2023 Written MOTION FOR RELEASE OF VEHICLE filed by Defendant on 02/27/2023
2/27/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/27/2023
2/27/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/27/2023
2/27/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/27/2023
2/27/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/27/2023
2/27/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/27/2023. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.
2/27/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/27/2023
2/27/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/27/2023
2/27/2023 JE Continuance Issued
2/27/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/27/2023. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.
2/27/2023 JE Continuance Issued
2/27/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/27/2023. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.
2/27/2023 JE Continuance Issued
2/27/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/27/2023. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.
2/27/2023 JE Continuance Issued
2/27/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/27/2023. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.
2/27/2023 JE Continuance Issued
2/27/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/27/2023. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.
2/27/2023 JE Continuance Issued
2/27/2023 Arraignment changed to 02/27/2023 at 02:30 PM in room 202 Hearing was set on 02/27/2023
2/27/2023 BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY SONNY HARPER (TO APPLY)
2/27/2023 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2023100858 paid by SONNY T HARPER
2/27/2023 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
2/27/2023 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2023100856 paid by SONNY T HARPER
2/27/2023 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $25000.00
2/27/2023 PROBABLE CAUSE- THIS MATTER CAME ON THIS 26TH DAY OF _FEBRUARY 2023 FOR A DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE CONCERNING THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE OF FAILURE TO COMPLY (F3) 2921.331 & OVI (M1) C.O 331.01(A)(1)(A) _ A VIOLATION OF OHIO REVISED CODE/FINDLAY CITY ORDINANCE. UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE EXISTS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT SAID DEFENDANT COMMITTED THE OFFENSES SPECIFIED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SAID DEFENDANT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURT FOR ARRAIGNEMNT AT THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT BOND BE SET AS FOLLOWS: **25,000.00 NO 10% CASH NOT ALLOWED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: **NO OPERATION OF ANY MOTOR VEHICLES DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE. NO CONSUMPTION/POSSESSION OF ANY ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS OF ABUSE DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE. THE DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM TESTING BY THE COURT TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WHILE THE CASE IS PENDING. PLACED ON PRE ON PRETRIAL SUPERVISION ; MUST REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCY BY 9:00 AM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING HIS/HER RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COURT AND SUPERVISING DEPARTMENT: HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT ADULT PROBATION 514 SOUTH MAIN STREET, FINDLAY OH 45840 419-424-7085 OTHER: DEFENDANT SHALL SIGN A WAIVER OF EXTRADITION PRIOR TO BEING RELEASED. THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023_ AT 2:00 PM. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED. SIGNED BY: JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP ARRESTING AGENCY: _FINDLAY POLICE DEPARTMENT 02/26/2023___
2/27/2023 Case Filed on 02/27/2023
2/27/2023 Arraignment set for 02/28/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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