Case Information


CR27-25-04137 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Hector M Escalante Defendant.

Case Number
CR27-25-04137

Court
Jerome County Magistrate Court

Judicial Officer
Lothspeich, John B.

File Date
08/10/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Hess, Brandon Jay


Defendant
Escalante, Hector M

DOB
XX/XX/2000

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Stear, Stacy

Retained


Attorney
Stear, Stacy

Retained


Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
State Public Defender-Jerome

Retained


Charge

Charges
Escalante, Hector M
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (EXCESSIVE)JEP4215000187I18-8004C {M}Misdemeanor08/09/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
12/8/2025

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondAS15K-5032991000.00Exonerated

Disposition Events

03/16/2026 Plea

Judicial Officer
Lothspeich, John B.

1
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (EXCESSIVE)
Guilty

03/16/2026 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Lothspeich, John B.

1
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (EXCESSIVE)
Guilty (Plea Agreement)

03/16/2026 Misdemeanor Sentence

1
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (EXCESSIVE)
Misdemeanor Sentence

Fee Totals


$202.50

$1,000.00


Fee Totals

$1,202.50




Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Jerome County Jail

Term: 180 Days

Effective Date: 03/16/2026

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 110 Days

Duration: 70 Days


License Suspension

Type: Driver's License

Duration: 365 Days

Suspension Date: 09/08/2025

Compliance Date: 09/08/2026

Interlock Device

Start Date: 09/08/2026

End Date: 09/08/2027

Concurrent with ALS



Events and Hearings


  • 08/10/2025 New Case - Criminal

  • 08/10/2025 Citation Filed

  • 08/10/2025 Bond Posted - Surety

  • 08/11/2025 Promise to Appear

  • 08/11/2025 Probable Cause Affidavit in Support of Arrest

  • 08/11/2025 Notice of DL Suspension for Failure of Evidentiary Testing

  • 08/12/2025 Arraignment

    Original Type
    Arraignment

    Judicial Officer
    DePew, Stacey

    Hearing Time
    01:00 PM

    Result
    Failed to Appear for Hearing or Trial

    Comment
    Walk-In

  • 08/12/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    DePew, Stacey

    Comment
    FTA

  • 08/12/2025 Failure to Appear for Hearing Or Trial

  • 08/12/2025 Notice of Forfeiture of Surety Bond

  • 08/13/2025 Warrant Issued - Bench

  • 11/28/2025 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 12/01/2025 Arraignment

    Original Type
    Arraignment

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

    Hearing Time
    01:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    Defendant: Escalante, Hector M

  • 12/01/2025 Bond Exonerated

  • 12/02/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

    Comment
    In-Custody Arrgn

  • 12/02/2025 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

  • 12/02/2025 Notification of Subsequent/Enhanced Penalties

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

  • 12/02/2025 Order for Participation/ Court Compliance/ Condition Release

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

  • 12/02/2025 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

  • 12/02/2025 Order for Pre-Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

  • 12/02/2025 Bond Set

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

    Comment
    OR Release

  • 12/03/2025 Sent to Pretrial Supervision

  • 12/04/2025 Notice of Assignment (PD)

  • 12/04/2025 Request for Discovery

  • 12/04/2025 Supplemental Request for Discovery

    Comment
    for Driving Under the Influence

  • 12/08/2025 Motion

    Comment
    for Setting Bond - Defendant's

  • 12/09/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

    Comment
    Setting Bond

  • 12/29/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Hess, Brandon Jay

    Defendant: Escalante, Hector M

    Public Defender: Stear, Stacy

    Public Defender: Stear, Stacy

  • 12/30/2025 Pretrial Memorandum

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

  • 12/30/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

    Comment
    Plea and Sentencing

  • 02/03/2026 Evaluation/Assessment Filed

    Comment
    CDA- Defendant's

  • 03/16/2026 Change of Plea & Sentencing

    Original Type
    Change of Plea & Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

    Hearing Time
    11:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Hess, Brandon Jay

    Defendant: Escalante, Hector M

    Public Defender: Stear, Stacy

    Public Defender: Stear, Stacy

  • 03/16/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

    Comment
    - Change of Plea & Sentencing (Hearing Held 3/16/2026)

  • 03/16/2026 Judgment of Conviction, Order of Probation

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

  • 03/16/2026 Order Suspending Driver's License for a Plea of Guilty

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

  • 03/16/2026 Deferred Payment Agreement

    Judicial Officer
    Lothspeich, John B.

  • 03/17/2026 Case Closed

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