Case Information


CR28-25-8086 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Benton Keach Halsell Defendant.

Case Number
CR28-25-8086

Court
Kootenai County Magistrate Court

Judicial Officer
Poorman, Tristan

File Date
05/20/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Inactive Pending - (Warrant/Det Order)

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

Defendant
Halsell, Benton Keach

DOB
XX/XX/1970

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Powell, Joshua Vinson

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
State Public Defender-Kootenai

Retained

Charge

Charges
Halsell, Benton Keach
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-POSSESSION OF MARIJUANAISP4522001273I37-2732(c)(3) {M}{MARIJUANA}Misdemeanor05/19/2025
2DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-USE OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO USEISP4522001273I37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor05/19/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
7/30/2025
9/24/2025

Disposition Events

07/30/2025 Plea

Judicial Officer
Poorman, Tristan

1
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
Not Guilty
2
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-USE OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO USE
Not Guilty

Events and Hearings


  • 05/20/2025 New Case - Criminal

  • 05/20/2025 Citation Filed

  • 05/27/2025 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 05/28/2025 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Stow, James D.

  • 06/16/2025 Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Caldwell, Robert, Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 07/30/2025 Arraignment

    Original Type
    Arraignment

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Poorman, Tristan

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Halsell, Benton Keach

  • 07/30/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Poorman, Tristan

    Comment
    Arraignment 07/30/25

  • 07/30/2025 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Poorman, Tristan

  • 07/30/2025 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Poorman, Tristan

  • 08/01/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PTC JURY

  • 08/12/2025 Notice of Assignment (PD)

    Comment
    /Plea-Not Guilty/Request Jury Trial

  • 08/12/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 08/13/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants Request for Discovery

  • 08/13/2025 Notice of Assignment (PD)

    Comment
    /Plea-Not Guilty/Request Jury Trial

  • 08/13/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 08/13/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 08/20/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's 1st

  • 08/20/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's RE: Expert Witness

  • 09/17/2025 Amended Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PTC/Jury Trial

  • 09/24/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Poorman, Tristan

    Hearing Time
    10:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 09/24/2025 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Poorman, Tristan

    Hearing Time
    3:00 PM

    Result
    Failed to Appear for Hearing or Trial

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant

    Public Defender: Powell, Joshua Vinson

  • 09/24/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Poorman, Tristan

    Comment
    Pre Trial Conference 9/24/25

  • 09/25/2025 Warrant Issued - Bench

  • 10/14/2025 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Poorman, Tristan

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

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