Case Details

General Information

Case Number
24TRD04092
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
6/3/2024
Date Filed
6/4/2024
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
DAMMEYER, SCOTT
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
MICHAEL A HOWELL
Address Line 1
1831 HARRISON ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
000038959871
DOB
3/3/1994

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,081.00
Total Paid
$315.00
Total Owed
$766.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
NONE
Vehicle Year
1998
Vehicle Make
CHEV
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLK

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3200008041 4510.11A DUS M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 1/22/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 CO3200008041 4511.39 TURN & STOP SIGNALS MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 1/22/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200008041
Statute Code
4510.11A
Statute Description
DUS
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/22/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3200008041
Statute Code
4511.39
Statute Description
TURN & STOP SIGNALS
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
1/22/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/12/2026 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/13/2025 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/28/2025 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 5/12/2025 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 3/24/2025 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 1/22/2025 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
SECOND PRETRIAL 9/25/2024 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 7/11/2024 8:30:00 AM
Pre-Trial 7/10/2024 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 6/20/2024 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/6/2024 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
1/21/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
1/16/2026 BW (FTA STATUS CONF) ISSUED TO (HSO) FOR SERVICE
1/15/2026 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
1/15/2026 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 01/15/2026
10/13/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $25.00 receipt# 2025432152 paid by MORGAN WEISS
10/13/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $75.00 receipt# 2025432143 paid by MORGAN WEISS
10/13/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
10/13/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/12/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/13/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
7/28/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025422993 paid by MORGAN WEISS
7/28/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
7/28/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/13/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/28/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
5/12/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
5/12/2025 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
5/12/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/28/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/12/2025 Paid $40.00 receipt# 2025414712 paid by MICHAEL A HOWELL
3/24/2025 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
3/24/2025 Balance Due Notice Issued
3/24/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE continued to 05/12/2025 at 10:30 AM by
3/24/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
3/24/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
3/24/2025 MOTION FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM JAIL DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 03/24/2025
3/24/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $50.00 receipt# 2025409145 paid by MORGAN WEISS
3/24/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $25.00 receipt# 2025409128 paid by MORGAN WEISS
3/24/2025 BW FOR 5 DAYS NON COMP COMM SERV WITH SERV $22.00 FEE
3/24/2025 Written MOTION FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM JAIL filed by DEFENDANT FROM JAIL on 03/24/2025
3/24/2025 Judgment This Day, March 24, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT TODAY DUE TO THE DEFENDANT BEING ARRESTED ON A WARRANT FOR FAILING TO APPEAR FOR A STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING. THE COURT NOTES THAT THIS IS THE DEFENDANT'S 2ND FAILURE TO APPEAR. THE DEFENDANT INDICATED THAT HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING AN LLC BUT CAN MAKE PAYMENTS $25 WEEKLY. THIS MATTER SHALL BE SCHEDULED FOR A NEW STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING IN APPROXIMATELY 45 DAYS. FAILURE TO APPEAR MAY RESULT IN A WARRANT FOR DEFENDANT'S ARREST. THE WARRANT FOR FAILING TO APPEAR FOR A STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING SHALL BE RELEASED. DEFENDANT SHALL BE SERVED HER NEW HEARING DATE PRIOR TO RELEASE. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate
3/21/2025 BW (5 DAYS NON COMPLIANCE-COMM SERV) SERVED BY HCSO
3/21/2025 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - COMMUNITY SERVICE was Served on 03/20/2025
2/11/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
2/10/2025 BW ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE (5 DAYS NON COMP COMMUNITY SERVICE)
2/7/2025 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
2/7/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
2/7/2025 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - COMMUNITY SERVICE on 02/07/2025
2/4/2025 RECD FINAL NONCOMPLETION REPORT DEF FAILED TO WORK THE 1 OF 1 UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE UPON REVIEW
1/22/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
1/22/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/24/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/22/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 01/22/2025
1/22/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 01/22/2025
1/22/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4510.11A - DUS
1/22/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 5 Credited 25 Suspended
1/22/2025 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 DUSORC/CO 4510.11A, 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 $108.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) Defendant may satisfy 5 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 1 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
1/22/2025 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
1/22/2025 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
1/22/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.39 - TURN & STOP SIGNALS
1/22/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
1/22/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
10/17/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/17/2024 Plea set for 01/22/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/25/2024 PT Report Issued
9/25/2024 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 09/25/2024 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.
7/26/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/26/2024 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 09/25/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/10/2024 PT Report Issued
7/10/2024 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/31/2024 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.
6/24/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/24/2024 Pre-Trial set for 07/10/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 06/24/2024
6/24/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/24/2024
6/24/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/24/2024
6/24/2024 Jury Demanded on 06/24/2024 by Attorney
6/24/2024 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
6/24/2024 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/24/2024
6/24/2024 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/24/2024
6/24/2024 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/24/2024
6/24/2024 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/24/2024
6/24/2024 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/24/2024
6/24/2024 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
6/20/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/20/2024. 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 07/11/2024 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 07/11/2024 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.
6/20/2024 JE Continuance Issued
6/20/2024 Arraignment continued to 07/11/2024 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 06/20/2024
6/6/2024 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
6/6/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/06/2024. 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 06/20/2024 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 06/20/2024 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.
6/6/2024 Arraignment continued to 06/20/2024 at 08:30 AM
6/6/2024 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
6/4/2024 Case Filed on 06/04/2024
6/4/2024 Arraignment set for 06/06/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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