Case Details

General Information

Case Number
24CRB00744
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
7/15/2024
Date Filed
8/1/2024
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JAMES P HAMMER
Address Line 1
1914 WELKER AVE
Address Line 2
City
TOLEDO
State
OH
ZIP Code
43613
DLN
DOB
9/12/1992

Financial Information

Total Cost
$620.66
Total Paid
$75.00
Total Owed
$545.66

Vehicle Information

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

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 202414583 525.02A2 FALSIFICATION M1 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 4/2/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 202414583 537.12B MISUSE OF 911 SYSTEM M4 NO CONTEST GUILTY 4/2/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202414583
Statute Code
525.02A2
Statute Description
FALSIFICATION
Degree
M1
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
4/2/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
202414583
Statute Code
537.12B
Statute Description
MISUSE OF 911 SYSTEM
Degree
M4
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
4/2/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/4/2025 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/2/2025 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 4/2/2025 3:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 3/5/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 2/19/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/5/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 1/22/2025 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 9/11/2024 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/28/2024 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/15/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/13/2025 BW (FTA STATUS CONF HRG W/BOND) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
8/7/2025 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
8/7/2025 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
8/7/2025 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 08/07/2025
6/2/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
6/2/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/04/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/2/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
6/2/2025 Paid $25.00 receipt# 2025416964 paid by DENA PRATT 079157
4/22/2025 RECD FINAL COMPLETION REPORT DEF WORKED THE 2 OF 2 UNITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
4/3/2025 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($25.00 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2025410483
4/3/2025 Paid $25.00 receipt# 2025410482 paid by JAMES P HAMMER
4/2/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
4/2/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/02/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
4/2/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 04/02/2025
4/2/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 04/02/2025
4/2/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 5 Credited 25 Suspended
4/2/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 537.12B - MISUSE OF 911 SYSTEM
4/2/2025 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
4/2/2025 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 MISUSE OF 911 SYSTEMORC/CO 537.12B, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 25 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 $98.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) Defendant may satisfy 5 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 2 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
4/2/2025 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
4/2/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 525.02A2 - FALSIFICATION
4/2/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
4/2/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
3/20/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/20/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 04/02/2025 at 03:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 03/20/2025
3/5/2025 PT Report Issued
3/5/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 03/26/2025 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant 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 Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
2/10/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/10/2025 Pre-Trial set for 03/05/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 02/10/2025
2/10/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 02/10/2025 (UPON MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT, IT SHALL BE THE ORDER OF THIS COURT THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PRESERVE THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE PERTAINING TO THIS MATTER: 1. ALL VIDEO TAP RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 2. ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 3. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSIONS MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. 4. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS MADE BY THE DEFENDANT AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST WHILE DEFENDANT WAS IN CUSTODY; 5. ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADION TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FILED NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE))
2/10/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/10/2025
2/10/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/10/2025
2/10/2025 Jury Demanded on 02/10/2025 by Attorney
2/10/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
2/10/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/10/2025
2/10/2025 REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/10/2025
2/10/2025 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/10/2025
2/10/2025 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/10/2025
2/10/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/10/2025
2/10/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
2/10/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/10/2025
2/10/2025 WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/10/2025
2/5/2025 JE Continuance Issued
2/5/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/05/2025. 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 02/19/2025 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 02/19/2025 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
2/5/2025 Arraignment continued to 02/19/2025 at 08:30 AM
1/22/2025 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
1/22/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 01/22/2025. 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 02/05/2025 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 02/05/2025 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
1/22/2025 JE Continuance Issued
1/22/2025 Arraignment continued to 02/05/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 01/22/2025
1/21/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) RETURNED BY FPD (CIEPLOWSKI) WITH SERVICE $66.50 FEE
1/21/2025 Arraignment set for 01/22/2025 at 08:30 AM
1/21/2025 BOND NOTIFICATION FORM SIGNED BY SOKE BAIL BONDS (REQUEST HEARING)
1/21/2025 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2025100171 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
1/21/2025 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
1/21/2025 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2025100170 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
1/21/2025 SURETY Bond Set for $1000.00
1/21/2025 BW SERVED BY FPD (CIEPLOWSKI) - FTA ARRN
1/21/2025 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 01/17/2025
9/18/2024 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
9/12/2024 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
9/11/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/11/2024. 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).
9/11/2024 JE Continuance Issued
9/11/2024 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
9/11/2024 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
9/11/2024 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 09/11/2024
8/28/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/28/2024. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 09/11/2024 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/28/2024 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
8/28/2024 Arraignment continued to 09/11/2024 at 08:30 AM
8/13/2024 Arraignment set for 08/28/2024 at 08:30 AM
8/13/2024 DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS ISSUED BY CERTIFIED MAIL DELIVERED BY USPS ON 08/07/2024
8/9/2024 Service For SUMMONS to JAMES P HAMMER sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 08/09/2024 Receipt Number 9414814903030614463628
8/1/2024 SUMMONS notice issued to JAMES P HAMMER via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614463628 $8.16 FEE
8/1/2024 Case Filed on 08/01/2024

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