Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD07046
Attorney Name
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/26/2025
Date Filed
10/30/2025
Waiverable
Yes
Affiant Name
TPR. J BROBST
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JOE A KENNEDY
Address Line 1
165 MAIN STREET
Address Line 2
PO BOX 38
City
BENTON RIDGE
State
OH
ZIP Code
45816
DLN
RR715297
DOB
6/18/1972

Financial Information

Total Cost
$162.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$162.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
HLQ2879
Vehicle Year
2014
Vehicle Make
SCIO
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
WHI

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320380102620251635 4511.204 DRIVING WHILE TEXTING UO NO CONTEST GUILTY 1/20/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320380102620251635
Statute Code
4511.204
Statute Description
DRIVING WHILE TEXTING
Degree
UO
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/20/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/23/2026 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 1/20/2026 2:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
SECOND PRETRIAL 12/23/2025 9:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 12/9/2025 9:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 11/18/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/25/2026 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
3/25/2026 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 03/25/2026
1/22/2026 JE - MISSING FILE STAMP Issued
1/20/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
1/20/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/23/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/20/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 01/20/2026
1/20/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.204 - DRIVING WHILE TEXTING
1/20/2026 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 DRIVING WHILE TEXTINGORC/CO 4511.204, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $25.00 plus all costs
12/23/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/23/2025 Plea set for 01/20/2026 at 02:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/23/2025 PT Report Issued
12/23/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
12/9/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
12/9/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/9/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 12/23/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/9/2025 PT Report Issued
12/9/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. REFER TO TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM - APPLY IN 14 DAYS. DISTRACTED DRIVING COURSE Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
12/9/2025 Judgment This Day, December 09, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter came before the Court for review. The Defendant appeared for a pre-trial conference and met with the Prosecutor. During that meeting, the Prosecutor recommended that the Defendant participate in the Court’s Traffic Safety Program and additionally complete the Ohio BMV’s Distracted Driving Course. Upon further review, the Defendant is charged with Prohibited Use of an Electronic Device. While the Court believes the Prosecutor’s recommendation was well-intentioned, this particular offense does not qualify for the Court’s Traffic Safety Program. However, the Defendant is eligible to complete the free Ohio BMV Distracted Driving Course, available at https://www.drivertraining.ohio.gov. To allow the Defendant time to complete the course and provide proof of completion to the Prosecutor, this matter will be scheduled for a second pre-trial. At that time, the parties may further discuss a resolution. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
11/18/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/18/2025 Pre-Trial set for 12/09/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/18/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/18/2025
11/18/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 11/18/2025. 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.
11/18/2025 JE Continuance Issued
11/18/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
10/30/2025 Arraignment set for 11/18/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
10/30/2025 Case Filed on 10/30/2025

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