Case Information


CR07-25-04679 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Benjamin J Saenz Defendant.

Case Number
CR07-25-04679

Court
Blaine County District Court

Judicial Officer
Williamson, Ned C

File Date
11/20/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Active - Pending

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Attorney
Fredback, Matthew E.
Lead Attorney
Summerhill, Stacie Ann

Defendant
Saenz, Benjamin J

DOB
XX/XX/1988

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Roats, Richard Talbot

Public Defender

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
State Public Defender-Blaine

Public Defender

Charge

Charges
Saenz, Benjamin J
  DescriptionStatuteLevelDate
1Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)I18-8005(6)FFelony11/19/2025
2Driving Without PrivilegesI18-8001(1)(a)Misdemeanor11/19/2025
3Alcoholic Beverage-Consume or Possess Open Container by DriverI23-505(2)_MMisdemeanor11/19/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
11/20/2025

Disposition Events

03/23/2026 Plea

Judicial Officer
Williamson, Ned C

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)
Guilty

12/15/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Williamson, Ned C

1
Driving Under the Influence-(Found Guilty of Two or More Violations Within 10 Years)
Not Guilty

11/20/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Haemmerle, Jennifer

2
Driving Without Privileges
Not Guilty
3
Alcoholic Beverage-Consume or Possess Open Container by Driver
Not Guilty

Events and Hearings


  • 11/20/2025 Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate Court

    Original Type
    Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate Court

    Judicial Officer
    Haemmerle, Jennifer

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Summerhill, Stacie Ann

    Defendant: Saenz, Benjamin J

  • 11/20/2025 New Case - Criminal

  • 11/20/2025 Criminal Complaint

  • 11/20/2025 Probable Cause Affidavit in Support of Arrest

  • 11/20/2025 Sent to Pretrial Supervision

    Judicial Officer
    Haemmerle, Jennifer

  • 11/20/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Haemmerle, Jennifer

  • 11/20/2025 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Haemmerle, Jennifer

    Comment
    (Felony)

  • 11/20/2025 Notification of Subsequent/Enhanced Penalties

    Judicial Officer
    Haemmerle, Jennifer

    Comment
    of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence

  • 11/20/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Haemmerle, Jennifer

    Comment
    Setting Preliminary Hearing and Bond

  • 11/20/2025 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

    Judicial Officer
    Haemmerle, Jennifer

  • 11/20/2025 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Haemmerle, Jennifer

  • 11/20/2025 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Haemmerle, Jennifer

  • 11/21/2025 Probable Cause Affidavit in Support of Arrest

  • 11/21/2025 Idaho Code 18-8002 Advisory form

  • 11/21/2025 Criminal Information Sheet

  • 11/24/2025 Notice of Assignment (PD)

  • 11/24/2025 Request for Discovery

  • 11/25/2025 Request for Discovery & Alibi Demand

  • 11/25/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

  • 12/02/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Ash, Brendan

    Hearing Time
    10:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Summerhill, Stacie Ann

    Defendant: Saenz, Benjamin J

    Public Defender: Roats, Richard Talbot

  • 12/02/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Ash, Brendan

  • 12/03/2025 Order Binding Defendant Over to District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Ash, Brendan

  • 12/03/2025 Bound Over (after Prelim)

    Judicial Officer
    Ash, Brendan

  • 12/03/2025 Felony Information Filed

  • 12/04/2025 Motion for Transcript

    Comment
    of Preliminary Hearing at Public Expense

  • 12/04/2025 Motion to Enlarge

  • 12/09/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    to Enlarge

  • 12/10/2025 Order for Preliminary Hearing Transcript

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    at Public Expense

  • 12/11/2025 Transcript Filed with the Trial Court

    Comment
    Prelimary Hearing 12/2/2025

  • 12/15/2025 Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Summerhill, Stacie Ann

    Defendant: Saenz, Benjamin J

    Public Defender: Roats, Richard Talbot

  • 12/15/2025 DC Arraignment: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    RevoText - Cheryl Hansberry; Less 100 pgs.

  • 12/19/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

  • 12/22/2025 Notice of Trial Setting, Final Pre-Trial Conference & Order

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

  • 01/02/2026 Order for Furlough

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    from the Blaine County Jail for Treatment

  • 01/05/2026 Waiver of Extradition

  • 01/05/2026 Waiver of Speedy Trial

  • 03/04/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

    Comment
    for Pre-Trial Conference

  • 03/06/2026 Order for Remote Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    Order Granting Motion to Appear by Zoom for PreTrial Conference

  • 03/09/2026 Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Hearing Time
    09:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    and Review Hearing Re. Treatment Progress.

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Summerhill, Stacie Ann

    Defendant: Saenz, Benjamin J

    Public Defender: Roats, Richard Talbot

  • 03/09/2026 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    RevoText - Cheryl Hansberry; Less 100 pgs.

  • 03/12/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

  • 03/12/2026 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    Status Conference/Possible Change of Plea

  • 03/23/2026 Status Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Hearing Time
    09:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    Possible Change of Plea (GUILTY PLEA ADVISORY FILED?)

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Summerhill, Stacie Ann

    Defendant: Saenz, Benjamin J

    Public Defender: Roats, Richard Talbot

  • 03/23/2026 Agreement

    Comment
    Agreement of Supervision

  • 03/23/2026 PSI Face Sheet

  • 03/23/2026 Guilty Plea Advisory

    Comment
    and Form

  • 03/23/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

  • 03/23/2026 DC Hearing Held: Court Reporter: # of Pages:

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    RevoText - Cheryl Hansberry; Less 100 pgs.

  • 03/23/2026 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    to Report to Probation and Parole

  • 03/23/2026 Offer

    Comment
    Letter

  • 03/24/2026 Order for Pre-Sentence Report (PSI)

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Comment
    and Notice of Sentencing

  • 03/31/2026 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    Comment
    2-days

  • 06/01/2026 Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Williamson, Ned C

    Hearing Time
    10:30 AM

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