Case Information


CR42-25-4062 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Michael Gene Helms Defendant.

Case Number
CR42-25-4062

Court
Twin Falls County Magistrate Court

Judicial Officer
Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

File Date
05/06/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Twin Falls City Prosecutor

Defendant
Helms, Michael Gene

DOB
XX/XX/1978

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Sayre, Elizabeth Joyce

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
State Public Defender-Twin Falls

Retained

Charge

Charges
Helms, Michael Gene
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use.TFP433-573-1I37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor05/05/2025
2Controlled Substance-Possession of Marijuana.TFP433-573-1I37-2732(c)(3) {M}{MARIJUANA}Misdemeanor05/05/2025
3Controlled Substance-Possession of.TFP433-573-1I37-2732(c)(3)_MMisdemeanor05/05/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
5/6/2025

Disposition Events

09/19/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

1
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use.
None
2
Controlled Substance-Possession of Marijuana.
None
3
Controlled Substance-Possession of.
None

09/19/2025 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

1
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use.
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
2
Controlled Substance-Possession of Marijuana.
Guilty (No Plea Agreement)
3
Controlled Substance-Possession of.
Guilty (No Plea Agreement)

09/19/2025 Misdemeanor Sentence

2
Controlled Substance-Possession of Marijuana.
Misdemeanor Sentence

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Twin Falls County Jail

Term: 28 Days

Effective Date: 09/19/2025

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 28 Days


Fee Totals


$197.50

  Waived


Fee Totals

$0.00

09/19/2025 Misdemeanor Sentence

3
Controlled Substance-Possession of.
Misdemeanor Sentence

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Twin Falls County Jail

Term: 28 Days

Effective Date: 09/19/2025

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 28 Days


Fee Totals


$197.50

  Waived

$75.00


Fee Totals

$75.00

Events and Hearings


  • 05/06/2025 Arraignment

    Original Type
    Arraignment

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Hearing Time
    1:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    M-New

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    City Attorney: Twin Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant: Helms, Michael Gene

  • 05/06/2025 New Case - Criminal

  • 05/06/2025 Citation Filed

  • 05/06/2025 Sheriff's Inmate Screening Report

  • 05/06/2025 County Jail Packet

    Comment
    [Cite and Release]

  • 05/06/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Comment
    PD Appointed

  • 05/06/2025 Bond Set

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Comment
    $500

  • 05/06/2025 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

  • 05/06/2025 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Comment
    Misd.

  • 05/06/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Comment
    Pre-Trial

  • 05/07/2025 Request for Discovery and Inspection

  • 05/07/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

  • 05/07/2025 Notice of Assignment (PD)

    Comment
    of Attorney

  • 05/07/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of Assertion of Right to a Speedy Trial

  • 05/14/2025 Request for Discovery & Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Response to Demand for Sworn Complaint

  • 07/22/2025 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

  • 07/29/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

  • 07/29/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

  • 07/30/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

  • 09/17/2025 Motion

    Comment
    to Expedite Sentencing Date

  • 09/18/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Comment
    Order to Expedite Sentencing Date

  • 09/19/2025 Sentencing

    Original Type
    Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Hearing Time
    1:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    City Attorney: Twin Falls City Prosecutor

    Defendant: Helms, Michael Gene

    Public Defender: Sayre, Elizabeth Joyce

  • 09/19/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

  • 09/19/2025 Judgment

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

  • 09/19/2025 Dismissal During/After Trial or Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Comment
    Ct 1

  • 09/19/2025 Deferred Payment Agreement

    Comment
    mailed

  • 09/19/2025 Case Final Judgment Entered

  • 09/29/2025 Returned/Undeliverable Mail

    Comment
    DEFP / Judgment

  • 10/07/2025 Acceptance of Plea and Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Kershaw, Thomas D., Jr

    Hearing Time
    10:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

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