Case Information


CR28-24-1075 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Joseph Demesico Vara Defendant.

Case Number
CR28-24-1075

Court
Kootenai County District Court

Judicial Officer
Christensen, Richard S.

File Date
01/23/2024

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

Defendant
Vara, Joseph Demesico

DOB
XX/XX/1967

 

Active Attorneys

Pro Se

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Taylor, Anne Chere

Retained

Attorney
Onosko, Benjamin Martin

Retained

Charge

Charges
Vara, Joseph Demesico
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1Controlled Substance-Possession of I37-2732(c)(1) {F}Felony01/22/2024
2DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-USE OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO USEKOP2368000132I37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor01/22/2024

Bond Settings


Setting Date
1/23/2024

Disposition Events

03/08/2024 Plea

Judicial Officer
Christensen, Richard S.

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Guilty

03/26/2024 Plea

Judicial Officer
Christensen, Richard S.

2
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-USE OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO USE
None

05/10/2024 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Christensen, Richard S.

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Guilty (Plea Agreement)

03/26/2024 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Christensen, Richard S.

2
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-USE OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO USE
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor

05/10/2024 Felony Sentence

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Felony Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 01/20/2026


$285.50

$264.00

$20.00

$60.00


Fee Totals

$629.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Term: 255 Days

Effective Date: 05/10/2024

Determinate: 2 Years 6 Months

Indeterminate: 2 Years 6 Months

Penitentiary Suspended

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 110 Days


Condition - Adult

1. Felony Probation, 3Y, 05/10/2024-05/10/2027, Active 05/10/2024

2. Community Service, 100H, 05/10/2024-01/20/2026, Active 05/10/2024


06/18/2024 Amended Felony Sentence

Amend Reason
Court Ordered

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Felony Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 01/20/2026


$285.50

$264.00

$20.00

$60.00


Fee Totals

$629.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Term: 255 Days

Effective Date: 05/10/2024

Determinate: 2 Years 6 Months

Indeterminate: 2 Years 6 Months

Penitentiary Suspended

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 110 Days

Comment: Order for Good Time Granted. See Order for Release Date.


Condition - Adult

1. Felony Probation, 3Y, 05/10/2024-05/10/2027, Active 05/10/2024

2. Community Service, 100H, 05/10/2024-01/20/2026, Active 05/10/2024


07/08/2024 Amended Felony Sentence

Amend Reason
Court Ordered

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Felony Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 01/20/2026


$285.50

$264.00

$20.00

$60.00


Fee Totals

$629.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Term: 255 Days

Effective Date: 05/10/2024

Determinate: 2 Years 6 Months

Indeterminate: 2 Years 6 Months

Penitentiary Suspended

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 110 Days

Comment: Order for Good Time Granted. See Order for Release Date.


Condition - Adult

1. Felony Probation, 3Y, 05/10/2024-05/10/2027, Active 05/10/2024

2. Community Service, 100H, 05/10/2024-01/20/2026, Active 05/10/2024


07/19/2024 Amended Felony Sentence

Amend Reason
Court Ordered

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Felony Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 01/20/2026


$285.50

$264.00

$20.00

$60.00


Fee Totals

$629.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Term: 145 Days

Effective Date: 05/10/2024

Determinate: 2 Years 6 Months

Indeterminate: 2 Years 6 Months

Penitentiary Suspended

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 110 Days

Comment: Order for Good Time Granted. See Order for Release Date.


Condition - Adult

1. Felony Probation, 3Y, 05/10/2024-05/10/2027, Active 05/10/2024

2. Community Service, 100H, 05/10/2024-01/20/2026, Active 05/10/2024


Events and Hearings


  • 01/23/2024 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

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

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Vara, Joseph Demesico

  • 01/23/2024 New Case - Criminal

    Comment
    Judge Christensen

  • 01/23/2024 Citation Filed

  • 01/23/2024 Criminal Complaint

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 01/23/2024 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 01/23/2024 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 01/23/2024 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 01/23/2024 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 01/23/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Comment
    1/23/24 video arraignment @2pm

  • 01/23/2024 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Comment
    felony

  • 01/23/2024 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 01/23/2024 Order Appointing Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 01/23/2024 Order to Consolidate

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 01/23/2024 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 01/24/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 01/29/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 01/29/2024 Notice of Appearance

    Comment
    Request Timely PH/Motion Bond Reduction/NoH

  • 01/29/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs

  • 01/29/2024 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs

  • 01/31/2024 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 02/02/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Vara, Joseph Demesico

  • 02/02/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Stow, James D.

    Comment
    2/2/24 Preliminary Status

  • 02/02/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 02/06/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Eckhart, Anna M

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 02/09/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs

  • 02/09/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs RE: Expert Witness

  • 02/15/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Vara, Joseph Demesico

  • 02/15/2024 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing

  • 02/15/2024 Preliminary Hearing Waived (Bound Over)

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 02/15/2024 Order Waiving Preliminary Hearing (On the Record)

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 02/16/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Pittman, Ross D.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 02/20/2024 Felony Information Filed

  • 02/20/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Arraignment

  • 02/22/2024 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Comment
    /OR

  • 02/22/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion for Bond Reduction/OR

  • 03/08/2024 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    8:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Vara, Joseph Demesico

  • 03/08/2024 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Original Type
    Motion for Bond Reduction

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    8:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Vara, Joseph Demesico

  • 03/08/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Arraignment and Motion for Bond Reduction

  • 03/08/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Court Reporter: Keri Veare. Under 100 pages.

  • 03/08/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Court Reporter: Keri Veare. Under 100 pages.

  • 03/08/2024 Pretrial Settlement Offer

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 03/08/2024 Pre-Sentence Investigation Evaluation Ordered

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 03/08/2024 PSI Face Sheet

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 03/08/2024 Amended Information

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 03/08/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Sentencing

  • 03/08/2024 Motion Denied

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 03/11/2024 Order

    Comment
    Denying Motion for Bond Reduction/OR

  • 03/22/2024 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Comment
    /OR

  • 03/22/2024 Notice of Filing Under Seal

  • 03/22/2024 Letter

  • 03/25/2024 Motion

    Comment
    to Dismiss Count II

  • 03/26/2024 Order

    Comment
    to Dismiss Count II

  • 03/29/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion for Bond Reduction/OR

  • 04/05/2024 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Original Type
    Motion for Bond Reduction

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    8:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Vara, Joseph Demesico

  • 04/05/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Motion for Bond Reduction

  • 04/05/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Court Reporter: Keri Veare. Under 100 pages.

  • 04/05/2024 Motion Denied

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 04/05/2024 Order

    Comment
    Denying Defendant's Motion For Bond Reduction

  • 04/08/2024 Notice of Filing Under Seal

  • 04/08/2024 Report

  • 04/26/2024 Notice of Filing Under Seal

  • 04/26/2024 Letter

  • 05/02/2024 Pre-Sentence Report

  • 05/10/2024 Sentencing

    Original Type
    Sentencing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Christensen, Richard S., Haynes, Lansing L.

    Hearing Time
    8:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Vara, Joseph Demesico

  • 05/10/2024 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Sentencing

  • 05/10/2024 Case Closed

  • 05/13/2024 Judgment of Conviction, Order of Probation

  • 05/31/2024 Motion for Modification

    Comment
    of Sentence

  • 06/05/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion for Modification of Sentence

  • 06/12/2024 Affidavit

    Comment
    For Good Time

  • 06/20/2024 Order

    Comment
    For Good Time

  • 06/28/2024 Motion Hearing

    Original Type
    Motion Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    8:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    to Modify

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Vara, Joseph Demesico

  • 06/28/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Motion to Modify

  • 06/28/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Court Reporter: Keri Veare. Under 100 pages.

  • 06/28/2024 Motion Granted

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

  • 07/02/2024 Affidavit

    Comment
    for Good Time-Amended

  • 07/08/2024 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    for Good Time - Amended

  • 07/08/2024 Case Closed

  • 07/16/2024 Order

    Comment
    Granting in Part Modification of Sentence

  • 07/19/2024 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Comment
    Granting in Part Motion for Rule 35 - Amended

  • 08/19/2024 Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney

  • 08/26/2024 Waiver of Extradition

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