Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRC08289
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
12/26/2025
Date Filed
12/29/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. J BOWERS
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JOSEPH A WIECHART
Address Line 1
8192 HAZELWOOD DRIVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
UB431831
DOB
7/11/1994

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KSB7021
Vehicle Year
2003
Vehicle Make
HOND
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
SIL

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320789122620251555 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NOT GUILTY
2 OHP320789122620251555 4511.19A2 STATE OVI M1 NOT GUILTY
3 OHP320789122620251555 4511.202 FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL MM NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320789122620251555
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP320789122620251555
Statute Code
4511.19A2
Statute Description
STATE OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP320789122620251555
Statute Code
4511.202
Statute Description
FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 2/4/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 1/13/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/30/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
1/13/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/13/2026 Pre-Trial set for 02/04/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 01/13/2026
1/13/2026 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 01/13/2026 (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 SUBSEQUENT 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 RECORDINGS 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 TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE))
1/13/2026 MOTION FOR RELEASE OF PROPERTY FROM SEIZED VEHICLE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 01/13/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON THIS 12 DAY OF JANUARY, 2026, FOR CONSIDERATION OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO RELEASE PROPERTY FROM HIS VEHICLE. THE COURT, HAVING FOUND GOOD CAUSE FOR SUCH MOTION WILL GRANT SAME. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO RELEASE PROPERTY FROM VEHICLE BE GRANTED FOR GOOD CAUSE. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
1/12/2026 Written MOTION FOR RELEASE OF PROPERTY FROM SEIZED VEHICLE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026
1/12/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/12/2026
1/12/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/12/2026
1/12/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/12/2026
1/12/2026 Jury Demanded on 01/12/2026 by Attorney
1/12/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026
1/12/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026
1/12/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026
1/12/2026 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026
1/12/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
1/12/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026
1/12/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/12/2026
12/30/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/30/2025. 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 01/13/2026 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 01/13/2026 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
12/30/2025 JE Continuance Issued
12/30/2025 Arraignment continued to 01/13/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 12/30/2025
12/29/2025 JUDGMENT ENTRY DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this TUESDAY day of DECEMBER 30,2025 for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of OVI (M1) 4511.19 (A)(1)(A), OVI (M1) 4511.19 (A)(2) FAILURE TO CONTROL (MM) 4511.202 a violation of Ohio Revised Code Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) specified. It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity. It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows: Personal Recognizance CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO operation of any motor vehicles during the pendency of the case. NO consumption/possession of any alcohol and/or drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. The defendant is subject to random testing by the Court to verify compliance while the case is pending. Placed on Pre-Trial Supervision: Must report immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department: THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON TUESDAY,DECEMBER 30 2025 AT 8:30AM. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND/OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND/OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED. SIGNED BY JUDGE STEPHANIE M. BISHOP ARRESTING AGENCY: OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
12/29/2025 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
12/29/2025 Case Filed on 12/29/2025
12/29/2025 Arraignment set for 12/30/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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