Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00467
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
6/16/2025
Date Filed
6/18/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
HOPE LAYNE MIRACLE
Address Line 1
1908 KIRKWOOD COURT
Address Line 2
APT. B
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
DOB
10/2/2002

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

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

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 2512774 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2512774
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Sentencing 12/30/2025 2:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
DIVERSION PLEA 8/12/2025 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 7/23/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 7/9/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/25/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
12/15/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/15/2025 Sentencing set for 12/30/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/11/2025 LETTER FILED BY DIV DIR TOM BLUNK STATING THE DEFENDANT IS BEING UNSUCCESFULLY TERMINATED FROM THE DIVERSON PROGRAM.
12/11/2025 SET FOR SENTENCING HEARING. S/BY ADH, JUDGE
9/4/2025 WHEREAS CRIMINAL CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED ALLEGING THAT HOPE MIRACLE HAS COMMITTED THE ACT OF "PETTY THEFT", AND HAS SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR DIVERSION. IT IS HEREBY AGREED BETWEEN THE DEFENDANT THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF LAW, CITY PROSECUTORS OFFICE, THAT THE DEFENDANT SHALL BE PLACED UNDER DIVERSION SUPERVISION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) MONTHS, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE DIVERSION AGREEMENT.
8/12/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 08/12/2025
8/12/2025 Finding of GUILTY DIVERSION entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
8/12/2025 Diversion Entry Issued
8/12/2025 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
8/12/2025 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 GUILTY to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY DIVERSION to the charge.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. 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 DIVERSION of PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A1,
7/23/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/23/2025 DIVERSION PLEA set for 08/12/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/23/2025 PT Report Issued
7/23/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. DIVERSION PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
7/8/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/8/2025 Pre-Trial set for 07/23/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/8/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 07/08/2025 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 -DEFT ATTY VIA EMAIL
7/8/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/07/2025
7/8/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 07/07/2025
7/8/2025 Jury Demanded on 07/07/2025 by Attorney
7/8/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
7/7/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
7/7/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/07/2025
7/7/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/07/2025
7/7/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/07/2025
7/7/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/07/2025
7/7/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/07/2025
7/7/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/07/2025
6/25/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/25/2025. 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 07/09/2025 at 08:30 AM and that the Defendant shall contact the Hancock County Public Defender's Office, 514 South Main Street, 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 07/09/2025 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 OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
6/25/2025 JE Continuance Issued
6/25/2025 Arraignment continued to 07/09/2025 at 08:30 AM
6/25/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
6/18/2025 Case Filed on 06/18/2025
6/18/2025 Arraignment set for 06/25/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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