Case Information


CR28-24-19636 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. James Cody Thornton Defendant.

Case Number
CR28-24-19636

Court
Kootenai County District Court

Judicial Officer
McHugh, Barry

File Date
11/18/2024

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

Defendant
Thornton, James Cody

DOB
XX/XX/1989

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Sullivan, Joseph Richard

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
State Public Defender-Kootenai

Retained

Attorney
Williams, Jonathan Evan Sloan

Retained

Charge

Charges
Thornton, James Cody
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)ISP4132004212I18-8005(6)FFelony11/15/2024
2WEAPON-CARRY CONCEALED WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCEISP4132004212I18-3302BMisdemeanor11/15/2024
3CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-POSSESSION OF MARIJUANAISP4132004212I37-2732(c)(3) {M}{MARIJUANA}Misdemeanor11/15/2024
4DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-USE OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO USEISP4132004212I37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor11/15/2024

Bond Settings


Setting Date
11/18/2024

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Cash Bond 300.00Converted
Cash Bond 300.00Converted/Exonerated
Cash Bond 300.00Converted/Exonerated
Cash Bond 1000.00Converted/Exonerated

Disposition Events

01/17/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
McHugh, Barry

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)
Not Guilty
2
WEAPON-CARRY CONCEALED WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Not Guilty
3
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
Not Guilty
4
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-USE OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO USE
Not Guilty

04/11/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
McHugh, Barry

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)
Guilty

06/16/2025 Disposition

Judicial Officer
McHugh, Barry

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)
Guilty (Plea Agreement)

06/16/2025 Disposition

Judicial Officer
McHugh, Barry

2
WEAPON-CARRY CONCEALED WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
3
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
4
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-USE OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO USE
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor

06/16/2025 Felony Sentence

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)
Felony Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 12/16/2026


$132.00

$290.50


Fee Totals

$422.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Term: 30 Days

Effective Date: 06/16/2025

Determinate: 2 Years

Indeterminate: 3 Years

Penitentiary Suspended

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 2 Days

Duration: 10 Days

Comment: 10 days SLP in lieu of 20 days actual jail, sign up within 7 working days. To be completed by 12-16-25


License Suspension

Type: Driver's License

Duration: 2 Years

Suspension Date: 06/16/2025

Interlock Device


Condition - Adult

1. Felony Probation, 2Y, 06/16/2025-06/16/2027, Active 06/16/2025


Events and Hearings


  • 11/16/2024 Bond Posted - Cash

    Comment
    $1000

  • 11/16/2024 Bond Posted - Cash

    Comment
    $300

  • 11/16/2024 Bond Posted - Cash

    Comment
    $300

  • 11/16/2024 Bond Posted - Cash

    Comment
    $300

  • 11/18/2024 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Thornton, James Cody

  • 11/18/2024 New Case - Criminal

  • 11/18/2024 Citation Filed

  • 11/18/2024 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 11/18/2024 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 11/18/2024 Notice of DL Suspension for Failure of Evidentiary Testing

  • 11/18/2024 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 11/18/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Comment
    Video Arraignment 11/18/24 @ 2pm

  • 11/18/2024 Affidavit

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 11/18/2024 Motion to Amend Complaint

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 11/18/2024 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Comment
    To Amend Complaint

  • 11/18/2024 Amended

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Comment
    Probable Cause Order

  • 11/18/2024 Amended Complaint Filed

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 11/18/2024 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Comment
    Felony

  • 11/18/2024 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Comment
    Misd

  • 11/18/2024 Notification of Subsequent/Enhanced Penalties

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 11/18/2024 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 11/18/2024 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 11/18/2024 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 11/18/2024 Order to Consolidate

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

  • 11/19/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 11/21/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's RE: Expert Witness

  • 11/21/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 11/21/2024 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 11/22/2024 Notice of Appearance

    Comment
    Request Timely PH/Motion Bond Reduction/NoH

  • 11/22/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 11/22/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion for Finding Probable Cause

  • 11/22/2024 Motion to Shorten Time

  • 11/22/2024 Motion

    Comment
    for Finding Probable Cause

  • 11/25/2024 Order to Shorten Time

    Judicial Officer
    Combo, James

  • 11/26/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    & Motion for Finding of PC

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Thornton, James Cody

  • 11/26/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Combo, James

    Comment
    11/26/24 8:30AM Preliminary Hearing Status

  • 11/26/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's First

  • 11/27/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 11/27/2024 Substitution of Counsel

    Comment
    and Withdrawal of Public Defender

  • 11/29/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Walsh, Mayli A.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 12/02/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 12/03/2024 Motion for Zoom Hearing

  • 12/03/2024 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Comment
    to Appear by Zoom for Hearing

  • 12/03/2024 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 12/10/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Second

  • 12/12/2024 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Comment
    AMENDED

  • 12/12/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Third

  • 12/13/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Randles, Destry

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    Def via Zoom

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Thornton, James Cody

    Attorney of Record: Sullivan, Joseph Richard

  • 12/13/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Comment
    Prelim Status 12/13/2024 8:30 AM

  • 12/13/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 12/17/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 12/30/2024 Waiver of Preliminary Hearing

  • 12/30/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Fourth

  • 12/31/2024 Order Waiving Preliminary Hearing (Written Waiver)

    Judicial Officer
    Walsh, Mayli A.

  • 01/02/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Walsh, Mayli A.

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 01/02/2025 Felony Information Filed

  • 01/03/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Stow, James D., Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 01/07/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    District Court Arraignment

  • 01/09/2025 Advisement of Rights - Felony Arraignment (Provided to Def.)

  • 01/17/2025 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Thornton, James Cody

    Attorney of Record: Sullivan, Joseph Richard

  • 01/17/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Comment
    District Court Arraignment

  • 01/23/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference and Jury Trial

  • 02/03/2025 Witness List

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 02/13/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Fifth

  • 02/13/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's RE: Expert Witness

  • 02/28/2025 Notice of Change of Address

    Comment
    Per Defendant via phone

  • 04/07/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Plea Change

  • 04/11/2025 Change of Plea

    Original Type
    Change of Plea

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Hearing Time
    11:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Thornton, James Cody

    Attorney of Record: Sullivan, Joseph Richard

  • 04/11/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Comment
    Plea Change

  • 04/11/2025 Guilty Plea Advisory

  • 04/11/2025 PSI Face Sheet

  • 04/11/2025 Pretrial Settlement Offer

    Comment
    Signed

  • 04/11/2025 Guilty Plea Advisory

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

  • 04/11/2025 Pretrial Settlement Offer

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

  • 04/11/2025 Order for Pre-Sentence Report (PSI)

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

  • 04/11/2025 PSI Face Sheet

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

  • 04/14/2025 Motion

    Comment
    to Dismiss Counts II, III & IV

  • 05/01/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 05/12/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    2 DAYS

  • 05/14/2025 Evaluation/Assessment Filed

  • 05/15/2025 Case End Summary & Request for Discharge

  • 06/09/2025 Pre-Sentence Report

  • 06/13/2025 IDOC Agreement of Supervision

  • 06/16/2025 Sentencing

    Original Type
    Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Thornton, James Cody

    Attorney of Record: Sullivan, Joseph Richard

  • 06/16/2025 Order of Dismissal

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Comment
    Counts II, III & IV

  • 06/16/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Comment
    for Scheduled Jail Time

  • 06/16/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

    Comment
    Sentencing

  • 06/16/2025 Judgment of Conviction, Order of Probation

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

  • 06/16/2025 Order to Report to Probation and Parole or Treatment Court

    Judicial Officer
    McHugh, Barry

  • 06/16/2025 Case Closed

  • 07/17/2025 Bond Converted

  • 07/17/2025 Bond Converted / Exonerated

  • 07/17/2025 Bond Converted / Exonerated

  • 07/17/2025 Bond Converted / Exonerated

  • 12/07/2025 Certificate of Completion

    Comment
    SCLP

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