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
7750 WKES
Address Line 2
City
DETROIT
State
MI
ZIP Code
48210
DLN
UW682110
DOB
8/29/1986

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,116.00
Total Paid
$30.00
Total Owed
$1,086.00

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 4511.194B PHYSICAL CONTROL M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 4/29/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 OHP321852083020250244 4511.19A1D OVI-BREATH M1 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 4/29/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3 OHP321852083020250244 4503.11 EXPIRED REGISTRATION MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 4/29/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP321852083020250244
Statute Code
4511.194B
Statute Description
PHYSICAL CONTROL
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
4/29/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP321852083020250244
Statute Code
4511.19A1D
Statute Description
OVI-BREATH
Degree
M1
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
4/29/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP321852083020250244
Statute Code
4503.11
Statute Description
EXPIRED REGISTRATION
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
4/29/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/21/2026 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/20/2026 10:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/29/2026 9:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 4/29/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 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
9/18/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $30.00 receipt# 2026430314 paid by ROBERT LEE BENSON JR
8/4/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 08/04/2026
7/20/2026 Modification Order - BMV 2055 Issued
7/20/2026 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
7/20/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/21/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/20/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
6/30/2026 MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON F&C GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 06/30/2026
6/30/2026 Balance Due Notice Issued
6/30/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/20/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/30/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 06/30/2026 (MOTION GRANTED. RESCHEDULE FOR NEXT AVAILABLE DATE. NO MORE CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED.)
6/29/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 06/29/2026
6/26/2026 Written MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON F&C filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 06/26/2026
5/8/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 05082026
5/8/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 05082026
5/8/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 05082026
4/29/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
4/29/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/29/2026 at 09:30 AM by
4/29/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 04/29/2026
4/29/2026 Charge Amended from 4511.19A1A OVI M1 6 points to 4511.194B PHYSICAL CONTROL M1 0 points by on 04/29/2026
4/29/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 04/29/2026
4/29/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 04/29/2026
4/29/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 7 Credited 53 Suspended
4/29/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.194B - PHYSICAL CONTROL
4/29/2026 DIP Referral Issued
4/29/2026 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 PHYSICAL CONTROLORC/CO 4511.194B, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $750.00 plus all costs 2)) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 53 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) 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. 4) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 2 Year(s). 5) No repetition for 2 Year(s). 6) Defendant shall attend Victims Impact Panel program at the next regularly scheduled date for which he/she will receive 2 Day(s) jail credit.
4/29/2026 VIP Referral Issued
4/29/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4503.11 - EXPIRED REGISTRATION
4/29/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
4/29/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
4/29/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.19A1D - OVI-BREATH
4/29/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
4/29/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
4/27/2026 self referral RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF ATTENDED VIP ON APRIL 26 2026
4/13/2026 self referral RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM ARC DEF COMPLETED DIP WITH NO FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
3/27/2026 VIP Referral Issued
3/23/2026 self referral RECD NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF FAILED TO COMPLETE VIP ON MARCH 22 2026
3/5/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/5/2026 Plea continued to 04/29/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/4/2026 Plea modification entry. Defendant appeared-request for continuance granted. Reason: DIP and VIP. Reset for Plea. Judicial Assistant to set in about 45 days. Time tolled per ORC 2945.72. s/ Judge Stephanie M Bishop
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 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 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
9/15/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE 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 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
9/15/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION 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 Arraignment set for 09/02/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
9/1/2025 Case Filed on 09/01/2025

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