Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRC05379
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
8/30/2025
Date Filed
9/1/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SGT. ANTHONY SCHERLEY U-1852
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
ROBERT LEE BENSON JR
Address Line 1
1200 BEIER DR. APT D
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
UW682110
DOB
8/29/1986

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KPM1935
Vehicle Year
2008
Vehicle Make
CHEV
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 OHP321852083020250244 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NOT GUILTY
2 OHP321852083020250244 4511.19A1D OVI-BREATH M1 NOT GUILTY
3 OHP321852083020250244 4503.11 EXPIRED REGISTRATION MM NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP321852083020250244
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP321852083020250244
Statute Code
4511.19A1D
Statute Description
OVI-BREATH
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP321852083020250244
Statute Code
4503.11
Statute Description
EXPIRED REGISTRATION
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Plea 3/4/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 2/11/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 12/3/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 10/15/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 9/16/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/2/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/24/2026 self referral DEF FAILED TO COMPLETE VIP ON 2/22/2026
1/29/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/29/2026 Plea continued to 03/04/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/29/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 01/29/2026 (SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ.)
1/29/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by Defendant's Attorney on 01/29/2026
12/16/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/16/2025 Plea set for 02/11/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
12/3/2025 PT Report Issued
12/3/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 12/24/2025 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.
11/13/2025 ALS Privilege Card Issued
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
10/15/2025 PT Report Issued
10/15/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 11/05/2025 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.
10/13/2025 ALS Privilege Card Issued
10/13/2025 PROOF OF INSURANCE TREXIS 05-07-25 TO 05-07-26 SHOWN BY DEFT
10/13/2025 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT TH PLASTICS 101 BENTLEY COURT FINDLAY OH 45840 419-425-5825 SHOWN BY DEFT
10/8/2025 Rules for Driving Privileges Issued
10/8/2025 MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 10/08/2025 (IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT THE DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR DRIVING PRIVLEGES TO AND FROM COURT, WORK, TAKING HIS SON TO SCHOOL AND PICKING UP HIM UP FROM FOSTORIA SCHOOLS, AND LIFE NECESSITIES ON THURSDAYS FROM 12:00 PM -4:00PM BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
10/7/2025 BW RETURNED FROM HSO (MILLER) FTA FINGERPRINTING W/$20.00 SERVICE FEES
10/7/2025 ALS Disposition Issued
10/7/2025 Written MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/07/2025
10/6/2025 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
9/26/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/26/2025 Pre-Trial set for 10/15/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/26/2025 MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/26/2025 (DEFENDANT IS NOT OTHERWISE VALID)
9/25/2025 Written MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS filed by Defendant on 09/25/2025
9/25/2025 WARRANT BLOCK RELEASE Issued
9/25/2025 BW SERVED BY HSO (MILLER) FTA FINGERPRINTING
9/25/2025 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - FINGERPRINTING was Served on 09/25/2025 - APPEARED TO COURT-HCSO ADVISED/BW SERVED
9/24/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
9/23/2025 BW (FTA FINGERPRINTING) ISSUED TO (HSO) FOR SERVICE
9/19/2025 Fingerprint Warrant Issued
9/19/2025 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - FINGERPRINTING on 09/19/2025
9/19/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/19/2025 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
9/18/2025 DEFT FAILED TO APPEAR FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 09-02-2025 FILED BY FPD
9/15/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Jury Demanded on 09/15/2025 by Attorney
9/15/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
9/15/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
9/15/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/2/2025 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
9/2/2025 Finger Print Return Issued
9/2/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
9/2/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/02/2025. 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 09/16/2025 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 09/16/2025 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.
9/2/2025 JE Continuance Issued
9/2/2025 Arraignment continued to 09/16/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 09/02/2025
9/2/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/1/2025 Case Filed on 09/01/2025
9/1/2025 Arraignment set for 09/02/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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