Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRC00635
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
1/31/2026
Date Filed
2/2/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SGT. A SCHERLEY
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
DENEIVIA A HAMILTON
Address Line 1
70 N STATE ROUTE 587
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
B258221
DOB
11/30/1998

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KSE8589
Vehicle Year
2007
Vehicle Make
GMC
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLK

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP321852020120260045 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NOT GUILTY
2 OHP321852020120260045 4511.19A1D OVI-BREATH M1 NOT GUILTY
3 OHP321852020120260045 4511.21D1 SPEEDING MM NOT GUILTY
4 OHP321852020120260045 4513.263B1 SEAT BELT-DRIVER MM NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP321852020120260045
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP321852020120260045
Statute Code
4511.19A1D
Statute Description
OVI-BREATH
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP321852020120260045
Statute Code
4511.21D1
Statute Description
SPEEDING
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
4
Citation Number
OHP321852020120260045
Statute Code
4513.263B1
Statute Description
SEAT BELT-DRIVER
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Plea 5/13/2026 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 3/11/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 2/17/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/3/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
4/22/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/22/2026 Plea set for 05/13/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/16/2026 PROOF OF INSURANCE (STATE FARM) EFFECTIVE DATE 10/27/2025 THROUGH 04/27/2026 SHOWN BY THIRD PARTY
3/11/2026 Rules for Driving Privileges Issued
3/11/2026 MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 03/11/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT UPON DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE MOTION IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT THE DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES TO AND FROM COURT, WORK, PLANET FITNESS TO EXERCISE, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND LIFE NECESSITIES ON FRIDAYS FROM 7:30AM-11:30AM BE GRANTED. DEFENDANT SHALL SHOW PROOF OF INSURANCE BEFORE PRIVILEGES ARE VALID. DEFENDANT NEEDS TO SPECIFY DAYS AND TIMES FOR PLANET FITNESS. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
3/11/2026 PT Report Issued
3/11/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/01/2026 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. POSTED BOND. LIVES IN THE STATE OF OREGON Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
3/10/2026 ALS Disposition Issued
3/10/2026 Written MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/10/2026 (TO/FROM COURT, OCCUPATIONAL, PLANET FITNESS TO EXERCISE, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND LIFE NECESSITIES ON FRIDAYS 7:30AM-11:30 AM)
2/17/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/17/2026 Pre-Trial set for 03/11/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/13/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 02/13/2026 ORDER 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: ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSION MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS; 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 ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER
2/12/2026 Jury Demanded on 02/12/2026 by Attorney
2/12/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
2/12/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/12/2026
2/12/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
2/3/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/03/2026. 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 02/17/2026 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 02/17/2026 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.
2/3/2026 JE Continuance Issued
2/3/2026 Arraignment continued to 02/17/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/2/2026 PROBABLE CAUSE- THIS MATTER CAME ON THIS 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026 FOR A DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE CONCERNING THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE OF OVI (M-1) 4511.19(A)(1)(a) & 4511.19(A)(1)(d), SPEEDING (MM) 4511.21 (D)(1) & SEAT BELT (MM) 4513.263(B)(1). 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 OFFENSES SPECIFIED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SAID DEFENDANT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURT FOR ARRAIGNEMNT AT THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT BOND BE SET AS FOLLOWS: CASH, SURETY OR PROPERTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 10 % CASH NOT ALLOWED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: 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 TO IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCY BY 9:00AM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING HIS-HER RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDTIONAL CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COURT AND SUPERVISING DEPARTMENT: FINDLAY MUNICIPAL COURT PROBATION DEPARTMENT 318 DORNEY PLAZA, ROOM 206, FINDLAY OH 45840-419-424-7144 THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON _TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2026 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
2/2/2026 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
2/2/2026 Posted bond, paid $1500.00 receipt#2026100433 paid by JOSEPH CARSWELL
2/2/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $1500.00
2/2/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026100432 paid by JOSEPH CARSWELL
2/2/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
2/2/2026 BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY JOSEPH CARSWELL-REQUEST BOND HG
2/2/2026 Arraignment set for 02/03/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
2/2/2026 Case Filed on 02/02/2026

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