Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD07629
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
11/19/2025
Date Filed
11/24/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER A FLECHTNER
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MATTHEW A CULLER
Address Line 1
3781 TR 54
Address Line 2
City
MCCUTCHENVILLE
State
OH
ZIP Code
44884
DLN
SM345334
DOB
8/6/1988

Financial Information

Total Cost
$748.00
Total Paid
$50.00
Total Owed
$698.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KIC9835
Vehicle Year
2017
Vehicle Make
HYUN
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLK

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201014138 335.071A DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 7/8/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 CO3201014138 333.03A ACD/SPEED MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 7/8/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201014138
Statute Code
335.071A
Statute Description
DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
7/8/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3201014138
Statute Code
333.03A
Statute Description
ACD/SPEED
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
7/8/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/14/2026 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 7/8/2026 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 6/17/2026 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
SECOND PRETRIAL 5/6/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 1/7/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 12/18/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/4/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/21/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
9/16/2026 BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
9/15/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
9/15/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
9/15/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 09/15/2026
9/1/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $50.00 receipt# 2026428014 paid by MATTHEW A CULLER
7/17/2026 COMMITMENT RETURNED AS SERVED BY CCNO (GRIFFITH) ON 7/17/2026 AT 0930HRS FOR 3 DAYS JAIL
7/8/2026 Order to Retest/Renew Issued
7/8/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
7/8/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/14/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/8/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
7/8/2026 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
7/8/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 07/08/2026
7/8/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 07/08/2026
7/8/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 27 Suspended
7/8/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 335.071A - DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION
7/8/2026 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 UNDER OVI SUSPENSIONORC/CO 335.071A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 1 days .3) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 27 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).
7/8/2026 Assigned Suspension Class: 7 - Definite Period not to exceed 1 Year
7/8/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 333.03A - ACD/SPEED
7/8/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
7/8/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
6/22/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/22/2026 Plea set for 07/08/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/17/2026 Plea Modification Entry: Defendant appeared, request for continuance granted. Reset for plea. Judicial assistant to set in about 3-4 weeks to give deft time to get valid. Time tolled pursuant to ORC 2945.72(H) s.by Judge Alan D. Hackenberg.
5/26/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/26/2026 Plea set for 06/17/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/26/2026
5/6/2026 PT Report Issued
5/6/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 05/27/2026 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.
2/5/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/5/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 05/06/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/6/2026 PT Report Issued
1/6/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 01/28/2026 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.
12/11/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/11/2025 Pre-Trial set for 01/07/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 12/11/2025 (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))
12/9/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Jury Demanded on 12/09/2025 by Attorney
12/9/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/09/2025
12/9/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
12/4/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/04/2025. 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 12/18/2025 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 12/18/2025 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.
12/4/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
12/4/2025 Arraignment continued to 12/18/2025 at 08:30 AM
12/4/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
11/24/2025 Arraignment set for 12/04/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
11/24/2025 Case Filed on 11/24/2025

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