Case Information


CR42-23-2788 | XXXXX

Case Number
CR42-23-2788

Court
Twin Falls County District Court

Judicial Officer
Cluff, Benjamin J.

File Date
03/31/2023

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Attorney
Loebs, Grant P.
Lead Attorney
Willmore, Kiel Rigby

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Wynn, Sean P.

Defendant
Merkle, Jesse

DOB
XX/XX/1994

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Hatch, Peter M.

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Hatch, Peter M.

Retained

Attorney
Office of the Public Defender-Twin Falls

Retained

Charge

Charges
Merkle, Jesse
  DescriptionStatuteLevelDate
1Controlled Substance-Possession ofI37-2732(c)(1) {F}Felony02/17/2023
2Controlled Substance-Possession ofI37-2732(c)(3)_MMisdemeanor02/17/2023
3Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to UseI37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor02/17/2023
4Children-Injury To ChildI18-1501(2)MMisdemeanor02/17/2023
5Children-Injury To ChildI18-1501(2)MMisdemeanor02/17/2023

Bond Settings


Setting Date
8/15/2023

Disposition Events

08/28/2023 Plea

Judicial Officer
Cluff, Benjamin J.

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Guilty
4
Children-Injury To Child
Guilty

12/04/2023 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Cluff, Benjamin J.

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Guilty (Plea Agreement)
4
Children-Injury To Child
Guilty (Plea Agreement)

12/14/2023 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Cluff, Benjamin J.

2
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
3
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
5
Children-Injury To Child
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor

12/04/2023 Felony Sentence

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Felony Sentence

Condition - Adult

1. Community Service, 100H, 12/04/2023, Active 12/04/2023

2. Felony Probation, 3Y, 12/04/2023-12/04/2026, Active 12/04/2023


Fee Totals

Due: 12/04/2026


$100.00

$285.50

$277.50

$500.00

$60.00


Fee Totals

$1,223.00

Confinement

Type: State Prison

Facility: Idaho Department of Correction

Effective Date: 12/04/2023

Determinate: 4 Years

Indeterminate: 2 Years

Penitentiary Suspended

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served


12/04/2023 Misdemeanor Sentence

4
Children-Injury To Child
Misdemeanor Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 12/04/2026


$157.50


Fee Totals

$157.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Idaho Department of Correction

Term: 6 Months

Effective Date: 12/04/2023

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served


12/26/2023 Amended Felony Sentence

Amend Reason
Court Ordered

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Felony Sentence

Condition - Adult

1. Community Service, 100H, 12/04/2023, Active 12/04/2023

2. Felony Probation, 3Y, 12/04/2023-12/04/2026, Active 12/04/2023


Fee Totals

Due: 12/04/2026


$100.00

$285.50

$277.50

$500.00

$60.00


Fee Totals

$1,223.00

Confinement

Type: State Prison

Facility: Idaho Department of Correction

Effective Date: 12/04/2023

Determinate: 4 Years

Indeterminate: 2 Years

Penitentiary Suspended

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served


Fee Totals

Due: 12/04/2026


$97.00


Fee Totals

$97.00

Fee Totals

Due: 12/04/2026


$187.75


Fee Totals

$187.75

Fee Totals

Due: 12/04/2026


$292.50


Fee Totals

$292.50

Events and Hearings


  • 03/31/2023 New Case - Criminal

  • 03/31/2023 Criminal Complaint

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

  • 03/31/2023 Affidavit in Support of Complaint or Warrant

  • 03/31/2023 Affidavit in Support of Complaint or Warrant

  • 03/31/2023 Warrant/Det Order Issued - Arrest

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

  • 06/01/2023 Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate Court

    Original Type
    Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate Court

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

    Hearing Time
    1:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Loebs, Grant P.

    Defendant: Merkle, Jesse

  • 06/01/2023 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 06/01/2023 Sheriff's Inmate Screening Report

  • 06/01/2023 County Jail Packet

  • 06/01/2023 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Israel, R. Ted

  • 06/01/2023 Pretrial Services Program Review

  • 06/01/2023 Order Appointing Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Israel, R. Ted

  • 06/01/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Israel, R. Ted

    Comment
    PD appointed

  • 06/01/2023 Bond Set

    Judicial Officer
    Israel, R. Ted

    Comment
    $25,000

  • 06/01/2023 Notice of Remote Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Israel, R. Ted

  • 06/05/2023 Notice

    Comment
    of Conflict

  • 06/09/2023 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

    Hearing Time
    8:15 AM

    Result
    Hearing Continued

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Defendant: Merkle, Jesse

  • 06/09/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

  • 06/09/2023 Continued

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

  • 06/09/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Harmer, Benjamin D.

  • 06/09/2023 Waiver of Time for Preliminary Hearing

    Comment
    on the Record

  • 06/12/2023 Substitution of Counsel

    Comment
    as Conflict Public Defender

  • 06/12/2023 Request for Discovery

  • 06/15/2023 Request for Discovery

  • 06/15/2023 Response to Request for Discovery

  • 06/23/2023 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Hearing Time
    8:15 AM

    Result
    Hearing Continued

    Comment
    Cluff

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Defendant

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

  • 06/23/2023 Court Minutes

  • 06/23/2023 Continued

  • 06/23/2023 Notice of Remote Hearing

  • 06/28/2023 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

  • 07/05/2023 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Comment
    Motion for Bond Reduction or OR Release

  • 07/11/2023 Waiver of Preliminary Hearing

  • 07/13/2023 Order Waiving Preliminary Hearing (Written Waiver)

    Judicial Officer
    Campbell, Calvin H.

  • 07/13/2023 Preliminary Hearing Waived (Bound Over)

  • 07/14/2023 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Hearing Time
    8:15 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    Cluff

  • 07/25/2023 Felony Information Filed

  • 07/26/2023 Notice of Hearing

  • 08/02/2023 Notice of Hearing

  • 08/14/2023 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Willmore, Kiel Rigby

    Defendant: Merkle, Jesse

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

  • 08/14/2023 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

    Comment
    Amy Fleming

  • 08/14/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

  • 08/14/2023 Guilty Plea Advisory

    Comment
    Guilty Plea Advisory Form

  • 08/14/2023 Plea Agreement

    Comment
    Plea Agreement

  • 08/14/2023 PSI Face Sheet

    Comment
    PSI Face Sheet

  • 08/14/2023 IDOC Agreement of Supervision

    Comment
    IDOC Agreement of Supervision

  • 08/15/2023 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Original Type
    Motion for Bond Reduction

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Willmore, Kiel Rigby

    Defendant: Merkle, Jesse

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

  • 08/15/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

  • 08/15/2023 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Butler, John K.

    Comment
    Helen Miller

  • 08/15/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Butler, John K.

  • 08/15/2023 Pretrial Services Agreement

    Comment
    Pretrial Release Agreement in Lieu of Incarceration

  • 08/15/2023 Order for Participation/ Court Compliance/ Condition Release

    Judicial Officer
    Butler, John K.

  • 08/15/2023 Sent to Pretrial Supervision

  • 08/28/2023 Status Conference

    Original Type
    Entry of Plea

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

    Hearing Time
    10:15 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Loebs, Grant P.

    Defendant: Merkle, Jesse

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

  • 08/28/2023 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

    Comment
    Amy Fleming

  • 08/28/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

  • 08/28/2023 Order for Pre-Sentence Report (PSI)

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

  • 08/28/2023 Order to Report to Probation and Parole or Treatment Court

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

  • 08/31/2023 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

  • 11/27/2023 Pre-Sentence Report

    Comment
    Presentence Report

  • 11/27/2023 Pretrial Services Program Review

    Comment
    Pretrial Release Program Progress Report

  • 12/04/2023 Sentencing

    Original Type
    Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Willmore, Kiel Rigby

    Defendant: Merkle, Jesse

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

    Public Defender - Conflict Counsel: Hatch, Peter M.

  • 12/04/2023 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

    Comment
    Jackie Walters

  • 12/04/2023 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

  • 12/04/2023 Order to Report to Probation and Parole or Treatment Court

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

  • 12/04/2023 Case Closed

  • 12/05/2023 Judgment of Conviction, Order of Probation

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

  • 12/14/2023 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

  • 12/14/2023 Motion to Dismiss

    Comment
    Counts 2, 3 and 5

  • 12/14/2023 Order Dismissing Charges on Motion of Prosecutor

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

    Comment
    Counts 2, 3 and 5

  • 12/15/2023 Restitution Request

  • 12/26/2023 Judgment of Restitution

    Judicial Officer
    Cluff, Benjamin J.

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