Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD03374
Attorney Name
BRIAN C MORRISSEY
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
6/20/2025
Date Filed
6/23/2025
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
DAVID J BLEM
Address Line 1
15410 STATE ROUTE 698
Address Line 2
City
RAWSON
State
OH
ZIP Code
45881
DLN
RH446246
DOB
7/17/1961

Financial Information

Total Cost
$475.00
Total Paid
$100.00
Total Owed
$375.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
JFC7949
Vehicle Year
2007
Vehicle Make
DODG
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
MAR

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201024754 335.14 STOP ACCID REAL PROP M1 GUILTY GUILTY 10/22/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 CO3201024754 331.13 STARTING AND BACKING VEHICLES MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 10/22/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201024754
Statute Code
335.14
Statute Description
STOP ACCID REAL PROP
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
10/22/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3201024754
Statute Code
331.13
Statute Description
STARTING AND BACKING VEHICLES
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
10/22/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 12/22/2025 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 10/22/2025 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 9/9/2025 9:00:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 8/12/2025 9:15:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 7/22/2025 10:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 7/8/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/24/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
12/22/2025 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
12/22/2025 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 12/22/2025
11/4/2025 Modification Order - BMV 2055 Issued
11/4/2025 MOTION TO VACATE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 11/04/2025 (LICENSE SUSPENSION) GRANTED. THE OL SUSPENSION IS VACATED.
11/4/2025 Written MOTION TO VACATE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/04/2025 (LICENSE SUSPENSION)
11/3/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $100.00 receipt# 2025434340 paid by DIANA BLEM
10/22/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
10/22/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/22/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
10/22/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 Charge Amended from 335.12 FAIL TO STOP AFTER ACCIDENT M1 6 points to 335.14 STOP ACCID REAL PROP M1 2 points by on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 CANCELLED Jury Trial for 11/06/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
10/22/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended
10/22/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 335.14 - STOP ACCID REAL PROP
10/22/2025 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 GUILTY 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 STOP ACCID REAL PROPORC/CO 335.14, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 180 days .3) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 30 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) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
10/22/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 331.13 - STARTING AND BACKING VEHICLES
10/22/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
10/22/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
10/21/2025 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS FILED BY DEFT'S ATTY BRIAN C. MORRISSEY VIA FAX
9/29/2025 SUPB FOR MADELYNN CAWLEY RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) W/ SERV FEE $7.00
9/22/2025 SUBP FOR BRITTANY LASLEY RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) W/ SERV FEE $ 7.00
9/22/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
9/22/2025 SUBP FOR OFFICER LAFFERTY RETURNED BY BLF(SMITH) W/ SERV FEE $ 7.00
9/22/2025 Judgment This Day, September 22, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court as a result of a Jury Trial having been scheduled for November 6, 2025. Based upon a review of the record and that this matter is scheduled for a Jury Trial, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows: 1. Both parties shall file with the Court any proposed instructions for the Jury on or before the date of the Final Pre-Trial with the Court. Each party shall include specific references to all relevant portions of the Ohio Jury Instructions (OJI) and, if not included in OJI, specific references to relevant case law supporting the requested instruction(s). Additionally, counsel shall provide the Court with electronic media containing the proposed instructions in a format compatible with Microsoft Word. The media shall be delivered to room 208 of Findlay Municipal Court. 2. There will be one (1) Alternate Juror for the Jury trial. 3. All pre-trial motions shall be filed not later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date. 4. Any party intending to present digital exhibits shall confer with a Judicial Assistant no later than 7 days before the schedule Jury Trial date to verify that the format and medium being presented is compatible and safe to use with the system provided by the Court. 5. The Clerk of Courts shall cause a copy of this Entry to be served upon the parties or their counsel of record. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
9/18/2025 SUPB FOR BRITTANY LASLEY; MADELYNN CAWLEY FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE ON 09/18/2025
9/18/2025 SUBP FOR OFFICER LAFFERTY FILED BY PROS ON 09/11/2025 ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE 09/18/2025
9/9/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/9/2025 Jury Trial set for 11/06/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/9/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/9/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 10/22/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2025
9/9/2025 PT Report Issued
9/9/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. JURY TRIAL REQUEST. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
8/12/2025 Jury Demanded on 08/12/2025 by Attorney
8/12/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/12/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 09/09/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/12/2025 PT Report Issued
8/12/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
8/1/2025 BRIAN C MORRISSEY filed notice of appearance
7/31/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/31/2025 (SPEEDY TRIAL TIME WAIVED)
7/31/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/31/2025
7/22/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/22/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 08/12/2025 at 09:15 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/22/2025 PT Report Issued
7/22/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
7/8/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/8/2025 Pre-Trial set for 07/22/2025 at 10:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/8/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/08/2025
7/8/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/08/2025
7/8/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/08/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.
7/8/2025 JE Continuance Issued
7/8/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/08/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.
7/8/2025 JE Continuance Issued
7/8/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
6/24/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/24/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 07/08/2025 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
6/24/2025 JE Continuance Issued
6/24/2025 Arraignment continued to 07/08/2025 at 08:30 AM
6/23/2025 Case Filed on 06/23/2025
6/23/2025 Arraignment set for 06/24/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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