Case Information


CR09-25-1342 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Benjamen Lee Wells Defendant.

Case Number
CR09-25-1342

Court
Bonner County Magistrate Court

Judicial Officer
Hagelberg, Luke

File Date
04/17/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Abel, Robert Alexander

Defendant
Wells, Benjamen Lee

DOB
XX/XX/1980

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Finney, Rex Adam Moyle

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Finney, Rex Adam Moyle

Retained

Charge

Charges
Wells, Benjamen Lee
  DescriptionStatuteLevelDate
1Driving Under the InfluenceI18-8004(1)(a) {M}Misdemeanor03/05/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
4/17/2025

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondU5-218687841000.00Exonerated

Disposition Events

04/17/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Hagelberg, Luke

1
Driving Under the Influence
Not Guilty

11/10/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Hagelberg, Luke

1
Driving Under the Influence
Guilty

11/10/2025 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Hagelberg, Luke

1
Driving Under the Influence
Guilty (Withheld Judgment)

11/10/2025 Withheld Judgment

1
Driving Under the Influence
Withheld Judgment

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Bonner County Jail

Effective Date: 11/10/2025

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 1 Day

Other: Work Detail

Duration: 24 Hours

Comment: 24 hours on Sheriff's Inmate Labor Program. Complete by 2/1/2026.


Fee Totals


$202.50

$297.50

$241.00


Fee Totals

$741.00

License Suspension

Type: Driver's License

Duration: 90 Days

Suspension Date: 05/15/2025

Interlock Device

Start Date: 06/14/2025

End Date: 06/13/2026

Concurrent with ALS


Condition - Adult

1. Unsupervised Probation, Obey all laws. Notify Court of change of address., 14M, 11/10/2025-01/10/2027, Active 11/10/2025

2. Victim's Panel, Complete by 2/1/2026., 11/10/2025-02/01/2026, Satisfied 01/27/2026

3. Alcohol Education, Complete by 2/1/2026., 11/10/2025-02/01/2026, Satisfied 01/27/2026


Events and Hearings


  • 04/17/2025 New Case - Criminal

  • 04/17/2025 Probable Cause Affidavit in Support of Arrest

  • 04/17/2025 Criminal Complaint

  • 04/17/2025 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

  • 04/17/2025 Warrant/Det Order Issued - Arrest

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Comment
    $1,000/ Statewide

  • 04/17/2025 Notice-Appear of Attorney/Plea-Not Guilty/Request Jury Trial

    Comment
    Motion to Suppress, and Request for Discovery - R. Finney

  • 04/17/2025 Notification of Rights

    Comment
    (Misdemeanor)

  • 04/17/2025 Notification of Subsequent/Enhanced Penalties

    Comment
    for Driving Under the Influence

  • 05/02/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 05/02/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Compliance with Defendant's Request for Discovery

  • 05/12/2025 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    $1,000

  • 05/12/2025 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 05/12/2025 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 05/13/2025 Summons Issued (Criminal)

    Comment
    Arraignment (6/13/2025 @ 8:45 AM)

  • 05/14/2025 Trial Date Notice

    Comment
    Pre-trial Conference (06/13/2025 @ 1:30 PM) and Jury Trial (07/10/2025 @ 9:00 AM)

  • 06/13/2025 Arraignment

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Hearing Time
    8:45 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 06/13/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Abel, Robert Alexander

    Defendant: Wells, Benjamen Lee

    Attorney of Record: Finney, Rex Adam Moyle

    Attorney of Record: Finney, Rex Adam Moyle

  • 06/13/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Comment
    Pre-Trial Conference

  • 06/17/2025 Trial Date Notice

    Comment
    Status Conference (07/08/2025 @ 4:15 PM) and Jury Trial (07/10/2025 @ 9:00 AM)

  • 07/08/2025 Status Conference

    Original Type
    Status Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Hearing Time
    4:15 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Abel, Robert Alexander

    Defendant: Wells, Benjamen Lee

    Attorney of Record: Finney, Rex Adam Moyle

    Attorney of Record: Finney, Rex Adam Moyle

  • 07/08/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Comment
    Status Conference/ Continued

  • 07/09/2025 Trial Date Notice

    Comment
    Status Conference (11/10/2025 @ 4:15 PM) and Jury Trial (11/13/2025 @ 9:00 AM)

  • 07/09/2025 Waiver of Speedy Trial

  • 11/10/2025 Change of Plea & Sentencing

    Original Type
    Status Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Hearing Time
    4:15 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Abel, Robert Alexander

    Defendant: Wells, Benjamen Lee

    Attorney of Record: Finney, Rex Adam Moyle

    Attorney of Record: Finney, Rex Adam Moyle

  • 11/10/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Comment
    Change of Plea & Sentencing

  • 11/10/2025 Withheld Judgment Entered

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

  • 11/10/2025 Order for Ignition Interlock Device

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

  • 11/10/2025 Bond Exonerated

  • 11/10/2025 Case Closed

  • 11/13/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Hagelberg, Luke

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 01/27/2026 Certificate of Completion

    Comment
    8 Hour DUI/ Alcohol Abuse Class

  • 01/27/2026 Certificate of Completion-Victim's Panel

  • 02/02/2026 Notice of Completion

    Comment
    Sheriff's Labor Program 24hrs

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