Case Details

General Information

Case Number
24TRD07546
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/5/2024
Date Filed
10/14/2024
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. T KLINE
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JOSEPH L SAUNDERS Jr
Address Line 1
3340 RETRIEVER ROAD
Address Line 2
City
COLUMBUS
State
OH
ZIP Code
43232
DLN
VF371020
DOB
1/23/2005

Financial Information

Total Cost
$606.00
Total Paid
$306.00
Total Owed
$300.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KCL 3124
Vehicle Year
2018
Vehicle Make
HYUN
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
SIL

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP321492100520241444 4510.11 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION OR IN VIOLATION OF LICENSE RESTRICTION M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 6/18/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 OHP321492100520241444 4511.20 RECKLESS OPERATION MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 6/18/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
3 OHP321492100520241444 4511.39 TURN & STOP SIGNALS MM NO CONTEST GUILTY 6/18/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP321492100520241444
Statute Code
4510.11
Statute Description
DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION OR IN VIOLATION OF LICENSE RESTRICTION
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
6/18/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP321492100520241444
Statute Code
4511.20
Statute Description
RECKLESS OPERATION
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
6/18/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP321492100520241444
Statute Code
4511.39
Statute Description
TURN & STOP SIGNALS
Degree
MM
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
6/18/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/18/2025 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 6/18/2025 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 3/19/2025 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 2/26/2025 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 1/22/2025 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 11/20/2024 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 10/24/2024 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
7/14/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $51.00 receipt# 2025421416 paid by JOSEPH L SAUNDERS Jr
7/9/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $55.00 receipt# 2025421047 paid by JOSEPH L SAUNDERS Jr
6/18/2025 PROOF OF INSURANCE (STATE FARM) EFFECTIVE DATE 07/20/2024 THROUGH 01/20/2025 SHOWN ELECTRONICALLY BY DEFT
6/18/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
6/18/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/18/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/18/2025 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2025418942 paid by JOSEPH L SAUNDERS Jr 516802
6/18/2025 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2025418941 paid by JOSEPH L SAUNDERS Jr
6/18/2025 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($100.00 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2025418936
6/18/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 06/18/2025
6/18/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 06/18/2025
6/18/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 06/18/2025
6/18/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.39 - TURN & STOP SIGNALS
6/18/2025 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 TURN & STOP SIGNALSORC/CO 4511.39, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $75.00 plus all costs
6/18/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4510.11 - DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION OR IN VIOLATION OF LICENSE RESTRICTION
6/18/2025 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 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION OR IN VIOLATION OF LICENSE RESTRICTIONORC/CO 4510.11, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs
6/18/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.20 - RECKLESS OPERATION
6/18/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
6/18/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
6/6/2025 Posted bond, paid $100.00 receipt#2025102154 paid by FRANKLIN CO MUNI COURT 667861
6/6/2025 CASH BOND Bond Set for $100.00
5/30/2025 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
5/28/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/28/2025 Plea set for 06/18/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/28/2025 BW RETURNED BY HSO (MILLER) - FTA PLEA WITH $20.00 FEE
5/28/2025 BW SERVED BY HSO (MILLER) - FTA PLEA HRG
5/28/2025 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 05/24/2025
3/24/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
3/20/2025 BW (FTA PLEA) ISSUED TO HCSO FOR SERVICE
3/19/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/19/2025. 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 $500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
3/19/2025 JE Continuance Issued
3/19/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
3/19/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
3/19/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 03/19/2025
2/26/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/26/2025 Plea set for 03/19/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/26/2025 Plea modification entry: Defendant failed to appear. Request for continuance granted. Reset for plea. Judicial Assistant to set. Time tolled pursuant to ORC 2945.72(H) s/by Judge Alan D. Hackenberg.
1/16/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/16/2025 Plea continued to 02/26/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/16/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 01/16/2025 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JANUARY 15, 2025, ON THE MOTION TO CONTINUE. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 EQ SEQ. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
1/15/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/15/2025
12/2/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/2/2024 Plea set for 01/22/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/19/2024 PT Report Issued
11/19/2024 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 12/10/2024 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.
11/6/2024 CANCELLED Arraignment for 11/07/2024 at 08:30 AM
11/4/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/4/2024 Pre-Trial set for 11/20/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 11/04/2024
11/4/2024 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 11/04/2024 ORDER 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 TAPE 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 SEBSEQUENT 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 RECORNDINGS 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 RADIO TRANSMISSION AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG CC PROS OFFICE AND DEFT ATTY VIA EMAIL
11/1/2024 Jury Demanded on 11/01/2024 by Attorney
11/1/2024 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 11/01/2024
11/1/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/01/2024
11/1/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/01/2024
11/1/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/01/2024
11/1/2024 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
11/1/2024 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/01/2024
11/1/2024 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/01/2024
11/1/2024 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/01/2024
11/1/2024 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/01/2024
11/1/2024 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/01/2024
11/1/2024 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
11/1/2024 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/01/2024
10/24/2024 Defendants name changed to JOSEPH L SAUNDERS Jr
10/24/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/24/2024. 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 11/07/2024 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 11/07/2024 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.
10/24/2024 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/24/2024 Arraignment continued to 11/07/2024 at 08:30 AM
10/24/2024 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
10/14/2024 Arraignment set for 10/24/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 202
10/14/2024 Case Filed on 10/14/2024

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