Case Information


CR28-24-5455 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Benjamin W Johansen Defendant.

Case Number
CR28-24-5455

Court
Kootenai County District Court

Judicial Officer
Simmons, Casey

File Date
04/04/2024

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

Defendant
Johansen, Benjamin W

DOB
XX/XX/1983

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Espeland, Patricia Louise

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Taylor, Anne Chere

Retained

Attorney
Onosko, Benjamin Martin

Retained

Charge

Charges
Johansen, Benjamin W
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1Driving Under the Influence-(Third or Subsequent Offense) I18-8004 {F}Felony04/03/2024
2Officer-Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle I49-1404(2)Felony04/03/2024
3ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTATION BY DRIVERISP4173001337I23-505(1)_MMisdemeanor04/03/2024
4ARRESTS & SEIZURES-RESISTING OR OBSTRUCTING OFFICERSISP4173001337I18-705Misdemeanor04/03/2024
5OFFICER-FLEE OR ATTEMPT TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER IN A MOTOR VEHICLEISP4173001337I49-1404(1)Misdemeanor04/03/2024

Bond Settings


Setting Date
4/16/2024

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondWC75-0156534340000.00Exonerated

Disposition Events

06/27/2024 Plea

Judicial Officer
Christensen, Richard S.

3
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTATION BY DRIVER
Not Guilty
4
ARRESTS & SEIZURES-RESISTING OR OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS
Not Guilty
1
Driving Under the Influence-(Third or Subsequent Offense)
Not Guilty
2
Officer-Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Not Guilty

10/11/2024 Plea

Judicial Officer
Wayman (District), Scott

3
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTATION BY DRIVER
Guilty
4
ARRESTS & SEIZURES-RESISTING OR OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS
Guilty
1
Driving Under the Influence-(Third or Subsequent Offense)
Guilty
2
Officer-Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Guilty

01/07/2025 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Simmons, Casey

3
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTATION BY DRIVER
Guilty (No Plea Agreement)
4
ARRESTS & SEIZURES-RESISTING OR OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS
Guilty (No Plea Agreement)
1
Driving Under the Influence-(Third or Subsequent Offense)
Guilty (No Plea Agreement)
2
Officer-Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Guilty (No Plea Agreement)

04/16/2024 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Payne, Douglas P.

5
OFFICER-FLEE OR ATTEMPT TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
Removed by Amended Charging Document

01/07/2025 Felony Sentence

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Third or Subsequent Offense)
Felony Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 01/07/2035


$290.50

$100.00

$241.00


Fee Totals

$631.50

Confinement

Type: State Prison

Facility: Idaho Department of Correction

Effective Date: 01/07/2025

Determinate: 5 Years

Indeterminate: 5 Years

Retained Jurisdiction

Retained Jurisdiction: 365 Days

Consecutive with other charge this case

Details: Count II

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 14 Days


01/07/2025 Felony Sentence

2
Officer-Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Felony Sentence

Confinement

Type: State Prison

Facility: Idaho Department of Correction

Effective Date: 01/07/2025

Determinate: 3 Years

Indeterminate: 2 Years

Retained Jurisdiction

Retained Jurisdiction: 365 Days

Consecutive with other charge this case

Details: Count I

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 14 Days


01/07/2025 Misdemeanor Sentence

3
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTATION BY DRIVER
Misdemeanor Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 01/07/2035


$187.50


Fee Totals

$187.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Term: 14 Days

Effective Date: 01/07/2025

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 14 Days


01/07/2025 Misdemeanor Sentence

4
ARRESTS & SEIZURES-RESISTING OR OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS
Misdemeanor Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 01/07/2035


$157.50


Fee Totals

$157.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Term: 14 Days

Effective Date: 01/07/2025

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 14 Days


Events and Hearings


  • 04/04/2024 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: Johansen, Benjamin W

  • 04/04/2024 New Case - Criminal

    Comment
    Judge Christensen

  • 04/04/2024 Citation Filed

  • 04/04/2024 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 04/04/2024 Notice of DL Suspension for Failure of Evidentiary Testing

  • 04/04/2024 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 04/04/2024 Criminal Complaint

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 04/04/2024 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 04/04/2024 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 04/04/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Comment
    4-4-24 Video Arraignment

  • 04/04/2024 Notification of Rights

    Comment
    Felony

  • 04/04/2024 Notification of Subsequent/Enhanced Penalties

    Comment
    DUI

  • 04/04/2024 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

  • 04/04/2024 Order Appointing Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 04/04/2024 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 04/04/2024 Order to Consolidate

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 04/05/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 04/08/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 04/08/2024 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 04/08/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 04/08/2024 Notice of Appearance

    Comment
    Request Timely PH/Motion Bond Reduction/NoH

  • 04/08/2024 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 04/09/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's 1st

  • 04/11/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's Second

  • 04/15/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's 3rd

  • 04/15/2024 Motion to Amend Complaint

  • 04/15/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's RE: Expert Witness

  • 04/15/2024 Amended Complaint Filed

    Judicial Officer
    Payne, Douglas P.

  • 04/15/2024 Motion to Shorten Time

  • 04/15/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Amend Complaint

  • 04/16/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Payne, Douglas P., Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

  • 04/16/2024 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Prelim Status 4/16/24 @ 8:30am

  • 04/16/2024 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Payne, Douglas P.

  • 04/17/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 04/17/2024 Waiver of Extradition

  • 04/17/2024 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 04/17/2024 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    $40,000

  • 04/18/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James, Van Valin, Timothy L.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 04/18/2024 Order to Shorten Time

    Judicial Officer
    Combo, James

  • 04/23/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 04/22/2024

  • 04/26/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

  • 04/26/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Eckhart, Anna M

    Comment
    Prelim Status

  • 04/26/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 04/30/2024 Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 04/30/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 05/07/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 05/06/24

  • 05/16/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

  • 05/16/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Heise, Debra A.

    Comment
    05/16/2024 Preliminary Hearing Status Conference, 8:30AM

  • 05/16/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 05/15/24

  • 05/17/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Caldwell, Robert, Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 05/17/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 05/23/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 05/23/24

  • 05/28/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 05/28/24

  • 06/03/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 06/03/24

  • 06/04/2024 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: Johansen, Benjamin W

  • 06/04/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing 06/04/24 @ 8:30am

  • 06/06/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    1 witness

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

  • 06/06/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing 06/06/24 @ 1:30pm

  • 06/06/2024 Preliminary Hearing Waived (Bound Over)

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 06/06/2024 Order Waiving Preliminary Hearing (On the Record)

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 06/06/2024 Amended Complaint Filed

    Judicial Officer
    Randles, Destry

  • 06/10/2024 Motion for Transcript

  • 06/10/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Arraignment

  • 06/11/2024 Felony Information Filed

  • 06/11/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 06/11/24

  • 06/17/2024 Order

    Comment
    for Preparation of Preliminary Hearing Transcript

  • 06/21/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 06/20/24

  • 06/26/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 06/26/24

  • 06/27/2024 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Christensen, Richard S.

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

  • 06/27/2024 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Arraignment

  • 06/28/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference and Jury Trial

  • 07/02/2024 Witness List

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 07/05/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 07/05/24

  • 07/10/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 07/09/24

  • 07/11/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's 5th

  • 07/12/2024 Reporter's Notice of Transcript(s) Lodged

    Comment
    Prelim Reporter Keri Veare Pages 83

  • 07/12/2024 Transcript Filed with the Trial Court

    Comment
    Prelim

  • 07/18/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 07/17/24

  • 07/22/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 07/22/24

  • 08/06/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 08/05/24

  • 08/12/2024 Motion to Continue

    Comment
    Jury Trial

  • 08/12/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Continue

  • 08/15/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 08/14/24

  • 08/23/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 08/23/24

  • 08/30/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 08/26/24

  • 09/04/2024 Motion to Continue

    Original Type
    Motion to Continue

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

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    Trial - PA

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

  • 09/04/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Haynes, Lansing L.

    Comment
    Motion to Continue Trial

  • 09/04/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Haynes, Lansing L.

    Comment
    Court Reporter: None. Under 100 pages.

  • 09/04/2024 Motion Denied

    Judicial Officer
    Haynes, Lansing L.

  • 09/06/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 09/06/24

  • 09/09/2024 Motion

    Comment
    to Allow Witness to Appear by Zoom

  • 09/09/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Allow Witness to Appear by Zoom

  • 09/10/2024 Order

    Comment
    Denying Motion to Continue

  • 09/11/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 09/10/24

  • 09/17/2024 Motion

    Comment
    to Reconsider

  • 09/17/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion to Reconsider

  • 09/18/2024 Notice of Substitution of Counsel

    Comment
    and Withdrawal of Public Defender

  • 09/23/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 09/21/24

  • 09/25/2024 Motion Hearing

    Original Type
    Motion Hearing

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

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    for State's Witness to Appear via Zoom

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

    Attorney of Record: Espeland, Patricia Louise

  • 09/25/2024 Motion for Reconsideration

    Original Type
    Motion for Reconsideration

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

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    of Motion to Continue

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

    Attorney of Record: Espeland, Patricia Louise

  • 09/25/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Haynes, Lansing L.

    Comment
    - 09-25-24 Motion to Reconsider Continuation and Zoom Appearane for Witness

  • 09/26/2024 Witness List

    Comment
    Plaintiff's First - Amened

  • 09/26/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 09/25/24

  • 09/27/2024 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Haynes, Lansing L.

    Comment
    Denying State's Motion to Reconsider

  • 10/03/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 10/03/24

  • 10/04/2024 Order

    Comment
    to Appear by Zoom at Jury Trial

  • 10/09/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 10/08/24

  • 10/11/2024 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Christensen, Richard S., Wayman (District), Scott, Simmons, Casey

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

    Attorney of Record: Espeland, Patricia Louise

  • 10/11/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Wayman (District), Scott

    Comment
    Pretrial Conference

  • 10/11/2024 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Wayman (District), Scott

    Comment
    Court Reporter: None. Under 100 pages.

  • 10/11/2024 PSI Face Sheet

    Judicial Officer
    Wayman (District), Scott

  • 10/11/2024 Pre-Sentence Investigation Evaluation Ordered

    Judicial Officer
    Wayman (District), Scott

  • 10/11/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Sentencing

  • 10/18/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 10/18/24

  • 10/21/2024 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Christensen, Richard S., Wayman (District), Scott, Simmons, Casey

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 10/29/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 10/29/24

  • 11/05/2024 Evaluation/Assessment Filed

  • 11/07/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 11/07/24

  • 11/12/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 11/10/24

  • 11/19/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 11/19/24

  • 11/20/2024 Motion

    Comment
    to Temporarily Modify Conditions of Release-Stipulated

  • 11/25/2024 Order

    Comment
    to Temporarily Modify Conditions of Release

  • 11/25/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 11/25/24

  • 12/02/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

  • 12/02/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 11/27 & 12/02/24

  • 12/13/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 12/12/24

  • 12/18/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 12/17/24

  • 12/27/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 12/26/24

  • 12/30/2024 Pre-Sentence Report

  • 12/31/2024 Letter

    Comment
    of Support-CJ

  • 12/31/2024 Letter

    Comment
    of Support-AH

  • 12/31/2024 Letter

    Comment
    of Support-JJ

  • 12/31/2024 Certificate of Completion-Victim's Panel

  • 12/31/2024 Letter

    Comment
    of Acceptance from Cultivation Counseling

  • 12/31/2024 Progress Report

  • 12/31/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 12/30/24

  • 01/06/2025 Letter

    Comment
    of Support

  • 01/07/2025 Sentencing

    Original Type
    Sentencing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Simmons, Casey, Simmons, Casey

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Johansen, Benjamin W

    Attorney of Record: Espeland, Patricia Louise

  • 01/07/2025 Court Minutes

    Comment
    Sentencing

  • 01/07/2025 Case Closed

  • 01/09/2025 Judgment of Conviction, Retained Jurisdiction

  • 01/09/2025 Judgment

    Comment
    Misdemeanors (2)

  • 01/14/2025 Bond Exonerated

  • 02/14/2025 Letter

    Comment
    from IDOC RE: Retained Jurisdiction Placement

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