Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRC04644
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
7/31/2025
Date Filed
8/4/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER C LAFFERTY
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
CAROLYN M MCGOWAN
Address Line 1
835 CLOUGH ST
Address Line 2
City
BOWLING GREEN
State
OH
ZIP Code
43402
DLN
SU62788
DOB
4/14/1984

Financial Information

Total Cost
$914.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$914.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KAZ3275
Vehicle Year
2012
Vehicle Make
DODG
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
DBL

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201024257 333.01A1A OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 1/7/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 CO3201024257 331.13 STARTING AND BACKING VEHICLES MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 1/7/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201024257
Statute Code
333.01A1A
Statute Description
OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/7/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3201024257
Statute Code
331.13
Statute Description
STARTING AND BACKING VEHICLES
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
1/7/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/9/2026 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 1/7/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 10/8/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 9/10/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 8/19/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/5/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
1/7/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
1/7/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/09/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/7/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 01/07/2026
1/7/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 01/07/2026
1/7/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 7 Credited 23 Suspended
1/7/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 333.01A1A - OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED
1/7/2026 Evaluation Referral Issued
1/7/2026 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 OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSEDORC/CO 333.01A1A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $650.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 365 days .3) 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. 4) Defendant shall obtain an ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE evaluation from a state certified counselor within 30 days, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, and shall further be required to notify this Court every 30 days of his progress 5) Defendant shall attend and successfully complete a driver's intervention program, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, for which he/she will receive 5 Day(s) of jail credit. 6) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s). 7) Defendant shall attend Victims Impact Panel program at the next regularly scheduled date for which he/she will receive 2 Day(s) jail credit.
1/7/2026 DIP Referral Issued
1/7/2026 VIP Referral Issued
1/7/2026 Assigned Suspension Class: U - Unclassified
1/7/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 331.13 - STARTING AND BACKING VEHICLES
1/7/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
1/7/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
11/25/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/25/2025 Plea set for 01/07/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
11/25/2025 CANCELLED SECOND PRETRIAL for 12/03/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/06/2025
11/24/2025 MOTION TO VACATE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 11/24/2025 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON NOVEMBER 24, 2025, ON THE MOTION TO VACATE THE 2ND PRE-TRIAL AND RESCHEDULE THE HEARING FOR A PLEA ON JANUARY 7, 2026. UPON REVIEW OF THE SAME MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER 2945.72, ET SEQ BE IT SO ORDERED, S/STEPHANIE M BISHOP )
11/24/2025 Written MOTION TO VACATE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/24/2025 (2ND PRETRIAL AND SET FOR PLEA)
11/6/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/6/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 12/03/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/06/2025
10/8/2025 PT Report Issued
10/8/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 10/29/2025 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.
9/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/17/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 10/08/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/10/2025 PT Report Issued
9/10/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 10/01/2025 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.
8/14/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/14/2025 Pre-Trial set for 09/10/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/11/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/11/2025 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: ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSION MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS; ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS MADE BY THE DEFENDANT AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST WHILE DEFENDANT WAS IN CUSTODY ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER
8/6/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/06/2025
8/6/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/06/2025
8/6/2025 Jury Demanded on 08/06/2025 by Attorney
8/6/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/06/2025
8/6/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/06/2025
8/6/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/06/2025
8/6/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/06/2025
8/6/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/06/2025
8/6/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/06/2025
8/6/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
8/6/2025 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 8-05-25 FILED BY FPD
8/5/2025 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
8/5/2025 Finger Print Return Issued
8/5/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
8/5/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/05/2025. 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 08/19/2025 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 08/19/2025 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.Placed on Pre-trial Supervision: Must report to the Probation department immediately after court. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and Probation Department.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order.
8/5/2025 JE Continuance Issued
8/5/2025 Arraignment continued to 08/19/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 08/05/2025
8/5/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
8/4/2025 Case Filed on 08/04/2025
8/4/2025 Arraignment set for 08/05/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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