Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD06006
Attorney Name
KENNETH J SASS
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
9/15/2025
Date Filed
9/19/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER R HACKWORTH
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
CARL MATTHEW JOHNS
Address Line 1
224 W LIMA ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
SM364733
DOB
8/22/1985

Financial Information

Total Cost
$439.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$439.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KSB7149
Vehicle Year
2002
Vehicle Make
CHEV
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 CO3201023836 335.07 DRIVE UNDER SUSP, REVOC, RESTR M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 11/5/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 CO3201023836 337.24 VEHICLE STOP LIGHTS MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 11/5/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201023836
Statute Code
335.07
Statute Description
DRIVE UNDER SUSP, REVOC, RESTR
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
11/5/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3201023836
Statute Code
337.24
Statute Description
VEHICLE STOP LIGHTS
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
11/5/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Desk Review 2/9/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 11/5/2025 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 10/15/2025 10:15:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 10/9/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/25/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
11/14/2025 Modification Order - BMV 2055 Issued
11/14/2025 Charge Amended from 335.071A DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION M1 6 points to 335.07 DRIVE UNDER SUSP, REVOC, RESTR M1 2 points by on 11/14/2025
11/14/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 15 Day(s) 15 Suspended
11/14/2025 Sentence was edited for DRIVE UNDER SUSP, REVOC, RESTR on 11/14/2025
11/14/2025 Nunc Pro Tunc Issued
11/14/2025 This Day, November 14, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT TODAY UPON THE COURTS OWN MOTION TO REVIEW THE SENTENCING ENTRY THAT WAS ISSUED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2025. ON THAT DATE, THE PROSECUTOR RECOMMENDED THAT THE 'A' COUNT BE AMENDED FROM 335.071A, A DUS-OVI OFFENSE, TO 333.07 , A GENERAL DUS OFFENSE. THE COURT NOTED THAT AMENDMENT THROUGH INTERLINEATION ON THE CITATION HOWEVER THE CHARGE WAS NOT UPDATED ON THE SENTENCING ENTRY. IS IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE 'A' COUNT BE AMENDED TO AN OFFENSE OF DUS IN VIOLATION OF FINDLAY CODIFIED ORDIANCE 333.07. RECORDS OF THIS CHANGE SHALL BE SENT TO THE PROSECUTOR, DEFENSE COUNSEL AND THE OHIO BMV. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
11/5/2025 Balance Due Notice Issued
11/5/2025 Desk Review set for 02/09/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/5/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 11/05/2025
11/5/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 11/05/2025
11/5/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 15 Day(s) 15 Suspended
11/5/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 335.071A - DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION
11/5/2025 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 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 DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSIONORC/CO 335.071A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 15 Day(s) with 15 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) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
11/5/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 337.24 - VEHICLE STOP LIGHTS
11/5/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
11/5/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
10/15/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/15/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 11/05/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/15/2025 PT Report Issued
10/15/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
10/1/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/1/2025 Pre-Trial set for 10/15/2025 at 10:15 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/30/2025 Written WAIVOR OF STATUTORY TIME LIMITATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/30/2025 (BY MAIL)
9/30/2025 Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/30/2025 (BY MAIL)
9/29/2025 Jury Demanded on 09/29/2025 by Attorney
9/29/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
9/29/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/29/2025
9/29/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/29/2025
9/29/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/29/2025
9/29/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/29/2025
9/29/2025 KENNETH J SASS filed notice of appearance
9/25/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
9/25/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/25/2025. 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 10/09/2025 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 10/09/2025 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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.
9/25/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/09/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/25/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/19/2025 Case Filed on 09/19/2025
9/19/2025 Arraignment set for 09/25/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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