Case Details

General Information

Case Number
24CRB01088
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
11/11/2024
Date Filed
11/12/2024
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MATTHEW G BOTJER
Address Line 1
510 W MAIN CROSS ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
SB304559
DOB
8/9/1984

Financial Information

Total Cost
$2,025.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$2,025.00

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 Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 202423497 525.07A OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS NO CONTEST GUILTY 11/26/2024
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202423497
Statute Code
525.07A
Statute Description
OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
11/26/2024
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/27/2025 10:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 1/13/2025 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 11/12/2024 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
1/29/2025 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
1/29/2025 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 01/29/2025
1/10/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE continued to 01/27/2025 at 10:30 AM by
1/10/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 01/10/2025 (SEE ENTRY)
1/9/2025 TC Journal Entry Issued
1/9/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE filed by Defendant on 01/09/2025
1/9/2025 Journal This Day, January 09, 2025 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 CONTINUE A STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, DEFENDANT'S MOTION SHALL BE AND IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING SHALL BE CONTINUED. THE CLERK SHALL SCHEDULE A NEW STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE AND SERVE THE DEFENDANT. IF DEFENDANT IS PAID IN FULL OR DEFENDANT ENTERS INTO A WAGE ASSIGNMENT PRIOR TO THE STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING, THE STATUS CONFERENCE WILL BE VACATED. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate
11/26/2024 Finding of GUILTY entered for 525.07A - OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
11/14/2024 COMMITMENT RETURN FOR 11/12/2024 AT 4:30PM FROM HCJC (LOWDEN)
11/12/2024 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
11/12/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/13/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
11/12/2024 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
11/12/2024 Commitment After Conviction Issued
11/12/2024 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 11/12/2024
11/12/2024 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 4 Credited 45 Suspended
11/12/2024 Finding of GUILTY entered for 525.07A - OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
11/12/2024 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
11/12/2024 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 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.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESSORC/CO 525.07A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 45 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) Credit for 4 Day(s) days served. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
11/12/2024 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BLF (SCHIMMOELLER) WITH $21.00 FEE
11/12/2024 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
11/12/2024 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 10th day of November, 2024, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Obstructing Official Business (M-2) 525.07), 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 offense(s) specified. It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity. It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows: Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $750.00 10% Cash NOT allowed CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON Wednesday, November 13 2024 AT 8:30 am. 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
11/12/2024 Case Filed on 11/12/2024
11/12/2024 Arraignment set for 11/12/2024 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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