Case Information


CR28-24-4483 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Joseph Harry Merrill Defendant.

Case Number
CR28-24-4483

Court
Kootenai County District Court

Judicial Officer
Cafferty (District), John A

File Date
03/20/2024

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Closed

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

Defendant
Merrill, Joseph Harry

DOB
XX/XX/1972

 

Active Attorneys

Pro Se

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Taylor, Anne Chere

Retained

Attorney
Lawlor, Edward John

Retained

Charge

Charges
Merrill, Joseph Harry
  DescriptionCitationStatuteLevelDate
1Controlled Substance-Possession of I37-2732(c)(1) {F}Felony03/19/2024
2Controlled Substance-Possession of I37-2732(c)(1) {F}Felony03/19/2024
3Controlled Substance-Possession of MarijuanaKOP2368000150I37-2732(c)(3) {M}{MARIJUANA}Misdemeanor03/19/2024
4Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to UseKOP2368000150I37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor03/19/2024

Bond Settings


Setting Date
3/20/2024

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety Bond030-1085952210000.00Exonerated

Disposition Events

04/29/2024 Plea

Judicial Officer
Mitchell, John T.

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Guilty

08/02/2024 Plea

Judicial Officer
Mitchell, John T.

3
Controlled Substance-Possession of Marijuana
None
4
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use
None
2
Controlled Substance-Possession of
None

06/26/2024 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Mitchell, John T.

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Guilty (Plea Agreement)

05/01/2024 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Mitchell, John T.

3
Controlled Substance-Possession of Marijuana
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
4
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
2
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor

06/26/2024 Felony Sentence

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Felony Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 06/26/2028


$264.00

$285.50

$150.00

$150.00

$150.00

$20.00

$180.00


Fee Totals

$1,199.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Discretionary: 90 Days

Effective Date: 06/26/2024

Determinate: 4 Years

Indeterminate: 3 Years

Penitentiary Suspended

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 1 Day


Condition - Adult

1. Felony Probation, 4Y, 06/26/2024-06/26/2028, Active 06/26/2024

2. Community Service, 300H, 06/26/2024-06/30/2026, Active 06/26/2024


04/15/2025 Amended Felony Sentence

Amend Reason
Court Ordered

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Felony Sentence

Fee Totals

Due: 06/26/2028


$264.00

$285.50

$150.00

$150.00

$150.00

$20.00

$180.00


Fee Totals

$1,199.50

Confinement

Type: County Jail

Facility: Kootenai County Public Safety Bldg.

Discretionary: 90 Days

Effective Date: 06/26/2024

Determinate: 4 Years

Indeterminate: 3 Years

Penitentiary Suspended

Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served

Credit Term: 1 Day


Condition - Adult

1. Felony Probation, 4Y, 06/26/2024-06/26/2028, Active 06/26/2024

2. Community Service, Reduced to 200 hours per 4-14-25 Order Reducing CS hours, 200H, 06/26/2024-06/30/2026, Satisfied 05/19/2025


Events and Hearings


  • 03/20/2024 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Pittman, Ross D.

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Merrill, Joseph Harry

  • 03/20/2024 New Case - Criminal

  • 03/20/2024 Citation Filed

  • 03/20/2024 Affidavit of Probable Cause

    Comment
    MISD

  • 03/20/2024 Criminal Complaint

    Judicial Officer
    Pittman, Ross D.

  • 03/20/2024 Affidavit of Probable Cause

    Comment
    FELONY

  • 03/20/2024 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Pittman, Ross D.

  • 03/20/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Pittman, Ross D.

    Comment
    Video Arraignment 2pm

  • 03/20/2024 Notification of Rights

    Judicial Officer
    Pittman, Ross D.

    Comment
    felony

  • 03/20/2024 Application for Attorney at Public Expense

    Judicial Officer
    Pittman, Ross D.

  • 03/20/2024 Order to Consolidate

    Judicial Officer
    Pittman, Ross D.

  • 03/20/2024 Order Appointing Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Pittman, Ross D.

  • 03/20/2024 Conditions of Bail or Release

    Judicial Officer
    Pittman, Ross D.

  • 03/21/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 03/21/2024 Waiver of Extradition

  • 03/21/2024 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 03/21/2024 Bond Posted - Surety

    Comment
    $10,000

  • 03/22/2024 Notice of Appearance

    Comment
    Request Timely PH/Motion Bond Reduction/NoH

  • 03/22/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 03/22/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 03/21/2024

  • 03/27/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 03/26/24

  • 04/02/2024 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 04/02/2024 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 04/02/2024 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs RE: Expert Witness

  • 04/03/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 04/02/24

  • 04/04/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Eckhart, Anna M

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Merrill, Joseph Harry

  • 04/04/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Eckhart, Anna M

    Comment
    Prelim Status

  • 04/04/2024 Preliminary Hearing Waived (Bound Over)

    Judicial Officer
    Eckhart, Anna M

  • 04/04/2024 Order Binding Defendant Over to District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Eckhart, Anna M

  • 04/04/2024 Felony Information Filed

  • 04/05/2024 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    McGee, Daniel J., Clerk, Magistrate Court, Cafferty (Magistrate), John A.

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 04/05/2024 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 04/11/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 04/11/24

  • 04/12/2024 Notice of Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

    Comment
    Arraignment

  • 04/17/2024 Notice of Filing Under Seal

  • 04/17/2024 Evaluation/Assessment Filed

  • 04/23/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 04/19/24

  • 04/29/2024 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

    Hearing Time
    02:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Merrill, Joseph Harry

  • 04/29/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

    Comment
    - 04-29-24 District Court Arraignment

  • 04/29/2024 Pretrial Settlement Offer

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

  • 04/29/2024 Order for Pre-Sentence Report (PSI)

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

  • 04/29/2024 PSI Face Sheet

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

  • 04/30/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 04/29/24

  • 04/30/2024 Motion

    Comment
    Motion to Dismiss Count II, III & IV

  • 05/01/2024 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

    Comment
    to Dismiss Count II, III and IV

  • 05/01/2024 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

    Comment
    for Payment of Costs of UA Testing

  • 05/07/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 05/06/24

  • 05/15/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 05/14/24

  • 05/21/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 05/20/24

  • 05/30/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 05/29/24

  • 06/06/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 06/05/24

  • 06/17/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 06/14/24

  • 06/18/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 06/17/24

  • 06/22/2024 Pre-Sentence Report

  • 06/26/2024 Sentencing

    Original Type
    Sentencing

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

    Hearing Time
    03:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Merrill, Joseph Harry

  • 06/26/2024 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

    Comment
    - 06-26-24 Sentencing

  • 06/26/2024 Judgment of Conviction, Order of Probation

    Judicial Officer
    Mitchell, John T.

  • 06/26/2024 Case Closed

  • 06/28/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 06/27/24

  • 07/01/2024 Bond Exonerated

  • 07/01/2024 Notice of Filing Under Seal

  • 07/01/2024 Progress Report

  • 07/08/2024 UA/Drug Test Results

    Comment
    Absolute Drug Testing - 07/05/24

  • 11/18/2024 Community Service Contract

    Comment
    w/signature

  • 02/06/2025 Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney

  • 04/02/2025 Notice of Change of Address

  • 04/02/2025 Community Service Hours

  • 04/03/2025 Motion

    Comment
    Requesting Financial Relief and Community Service Hours Reduction

  • 04/04/2025 Application for Public Defender

  • 04/04/2025 Public Defender Application Denied

    Judicial Officer
    Walsh, Mayli A.

  • 04/10/2025 Notice

    Comment
    of No Objection to Defendants Motion to Reduce Community Service Hours

  • 04/14/2025 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

    Comment
    Reducing Community Service

  • 05/13/2025 Community Service Hours

  • 05/19/2025 Community Service Hours

  • 05/19/2025 Community Service Hours

  • 05/19/2025 Community Service Completed

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