Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00815
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
10/1/2025
Date Filed
10/2/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
AMERICA A PHILLIPS
Address Line 1
349 W CENTER ST
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
DOB
5/8/1991

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,101.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$1,101.00

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 Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 202521172 525.07A OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS M2 NO CONTEST GUILTY 10/7/2025 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202521172
Statute Code
525.07A
Statute Description
OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Degree
M2
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
10/7/2025
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/17/2026 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Desk Review 7/6/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 4/13/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 1/5/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 12/22/2025 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 10/2/2025 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/26/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/20/2026 BW (FTA STATUS CONF) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
8/19/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
8/19/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
8/19/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 08/19/2026
7/9/2026 DR Cancelled set Stat Conf Issued
7/9/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/17/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/26/2026 Desk Review continued to 07/06/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/11/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 02/11/2026
1/8/2026 Desk Review continued to 04/13/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/7/2025 Desk Review set for 01/05/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/7/2025 CANCELLED STATUS CONFERENCE for 12/08/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/7/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
10/7/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/22/2025 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/7/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/7/2025 CANCELLED Arraignment for 10/08/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 2 Hearing was set on 10/02/2025
10/7/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 10/07/2025
10/7/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 525.07A - OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
10/7/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 7 Credited 23 Suspended
10/7/2025 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
10/7/2025 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.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 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 30 Day(s) with 23 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) Credit for 7 Day(s) days served. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
10/7/2025 MOTION FOR O.R. BOND DENIED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 10/07/2025 (NOT WELL TAKEN AND IS HEREBY OVERRULED.)
10/6/2025 Written MOTION FOR O.R. BOND filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/06/2025
10/2/2025 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
10/2/2025 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
10/2/2025 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $750.00
10/2/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/02/2025. 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 10/08/2025 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 10/08/2025 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $750.00, and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. APPEAR FOR ALL COURT HEARINGS AND APPEAR ON TIME
10/2/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/2/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/08/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 2 Hearing was set on 10/02/2025
10/2/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY FPD (SMITH) WITH SERVICE $21.00 FEE
10/2/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
10/2/2025 Arraignment set for 10/02/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202
10/2/2025 Case Filed on 10/02/2025

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