Case Details

General Information

Case Number
23TRD04306
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
6/17/2023
Date Filed
6/23/2023
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, AARON
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
MICHAEL A BRANN
Address Line 1
314 CHERRY ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
UV532915
DOB
9/5/1986

Financial Information

Total Cost
$499.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$499.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
HUF2277
Vehicle Year
2019
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLK

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3200015522 4510.12A1 NO OL M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 9/27/2023 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 CO3200015522 4511.13 SIGNAL LIGHTS MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 9/27/2023 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200015522
Statute Code
4510.12A1
Statute Description
NO OL
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
9/27/2023
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3200015522
Statute Code
4511.13
Statute Description
SIGNAL LIGHTS
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
9/27/2023
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/24/2026 8:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/8/2025 11:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 11/27/2023 9:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 9/27/2023 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 9/13/2023 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 8/21/2023 2:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 8/8/2023 9:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 7/13/2023 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/29/2023 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/18/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/24/2026 at 08:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/18/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/18/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
7/22/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/08/2025 at 11:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 07/22/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/22/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
3/11/2025 License Forfeiture Recall sent to BMV
3/6/2025 License released on 03/06/2025
10/1/2024 LF FEE of $10.00 assessed
10/1/2024 License Forfeiture Sent to BMV
8/26/2024 F&C LICENSE FORFEITURE Issued
8/26/2024 License forfeited on 09/25/2024
2/29/2024 CANCELLED STATUS CONFERENCE for 03/04/2024 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/02/2024 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/4/2024 Case sent to collection agency on 01/04/2024
1/2/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/04/2024 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/02/2024 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/2/2024 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
9/27/2023 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/27/2023 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 09/27/2023 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/27/2023 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 09/27/2023
9/27/2023 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 09/27/2023
9/27/2023 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.13 - SIGNAL LIGHTS
9/27/2023 TC Journal half sheet Issued
9/27/2023 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
9/27/2023 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended
9/27/2023 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4510.12A1 - NO OL
9/27/2023 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 NO OLORC/CO 4510.12A1, 1 priors 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 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
9/18/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/18/2023 Plea set for 09/27/2023 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/18/2023
8/23/2023 Jury Demanded on 08/23/2023 by Attorney
8/23/2023 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 08/23/2023
8/23/2023 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 08/23/2023
8/23/2023 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 08/23/2023
8/23/2023 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 08/23/2023
8/23/2023 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 08/23/2023
8/22/2023 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
8/22/2023 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
8/22/2023 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
8/22/2023 JOINT CONSENT ENTRY REGARDING BOND THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THIS COURT ON THE ISSUE OF JOINT CONSENT ENTRY FILED BY PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE TO RELEASE THE DEFENDANT ON AN OWN RECOGNIZANCE BOND. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT THE DEFENDANT ON THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASES SHALL RECEIVE AND OWN RECOGNIZANCE BOND. MR. BRANN WOULD RESIDE AT 314 CHERRY ST. IN THE FINDLAY,OHIO. HE WOULD ALSO COMPLY WITH ANY AND ALL ORDERS GIVEN TO HIM BY THE COURT. S/JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/22/2023 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
8/22/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/22/2023 Pre-Trial set for 09/13/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/22/2023 BW (FTA PRETRIAL) RETURNED BY HCSO W/ SERV FEE $ 20.00
8/21/2023 Arraignment set for 08/21/2023 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/21/2023 BW (FTA PRETRIAL) SERVED BY HSO
8/21/2023 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 08/20/2023
8/14/2023 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/9/2023 BW (FTA PRE TRIAL) ISSUED TO HCSO FOR SERVICE
8/9/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/09/2023. 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 $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/9/2023 JE Continuance Issued
8/9/2023 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/9/2023 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
8/9/2023 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 08/09/2023
8/8/2023 PT Report Issued
8/8/2023 Recommendation: Neither the Defendant nor Counsel appeared at Pre-Trial. Bench Warrant will issue. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
7/13/2023 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/13/2023 Pre-Trial set for 08/08/2023 at 09:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/13/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/13/2023. 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).
7/13/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/13/2023
7/13/2023 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/13/2023
7/13/2023 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
7/13/2023 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
7/13/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/13/2023. 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).
6/29/2023 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
6/29/2023 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/29/2023. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 07/13/2023 at 08:30 AM and that the Defendant shall contact the Hancock County Public Defender's Office, 100 E Main Cross St Ste 200, Findlay, Ohio at (419) 424-7276 If the Hancock County Public Defender declines to represent the Defendant or if the Defendant failed to contact the Hancock County Public Defender before 07/13/2023 the Defendant is ORDERED to reappear for arraignment on the date listed above. 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 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. APPEAR FOR ALL COURT HEARINGS AND APPEAR ON TIME
6/29/2023 Arraignment continued to 07/13/2023 at 08:30 AM
6/29/2023 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
6/23/2023 Case Filed on 06/23/2023
6/23/2023 Arraignment set for 06/29/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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