District Court

COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from March 29 – April 5:

March 22

Osbaldo Rodrguez Cruz, charges of DWLS was dismissed by and through the Office of the Whitman County Prosecuting Attorney, pursuant to plea agreement. The defendant was found guilty of driving under the influence, and sentenced to 364 day of jail, with 362 suspended, and a fine of $990.50. Defendant was sentenced to 2 days in jail, with credit for 2 days served. Defendant has a total of $1,656 in fines, due by Feb. 28, 2026. Defendant may perform community service in lieu of $1,590.50 of fines to be credited at the rate of $17 an hour and approved in advance by the probation department, to be completed by Dec. 31. Defendant shall not drive a motor vehicle without a valid license, and have no criminal violation of law or alcohol related infractions. Defendant must comply with the rules and requirements of the Department of Licensing regarding the installation and use of a functioning ignition interlock device. Defendant has supervised probation for 24 months, unsupervised for last 12 months, and must obtain an expanded alcohol assessment from a Washington State approved agency and file a copy of the assessment by April 26. Defendant must begin recommended substance use disorder treatment within 45 days with proof of timely enrollment and completion. Attend DUI Victim Panel within 3 months. Defendant’s privilege to drive in the State of Washington is suspended for 90 days to be set by Washington Department of Licensing. Defendant shall be granted a dollar-for-dollar credit applied to fines for any out-of-pocket expenses paid for evaluation, treatment and or VIP. Defendant may transition to unsupervised probation at the discretion of probation upon verification that Defendant is actively engaged in DUI Court in Grant County. Upon doing so, probation shall adjust probation fees accordingly. Scram device may be removed today. Pre-trial requirement shall be removed.

March 29

Kenneth Gillaspie, charges of possession of controlled substance was dismissed by and through the Office of the Whitman County Prosecuting Attorney. Pursuant to plea agreement. The defendant was found guilty of driving under the influence drug related, and therefore was sentenced to 364 days of jail, with 363 days suspended. Unsuspended jail of 1 day may be converted to 15 days. Jail shall be arranged by the probation department and completed by the defendant within 45 days. Defendant has supervised probation for 36 months, unsupervised probation for last 12 months if all essential requirements of the sentence have been completed. Defendant must obtain a substance use disorder evaluation by April 26, and begin within 20 days and file proof of timely enrollment and completion. Defendant must attend DUI Victim Impact Panel within 3 months. Defendant shall pay restitution in the amount ascertained by the State and agreed to by Defense. Restitution Hearing scheduled for May 3, at 9 a.m. Defendant shall meet with Dan Bassler to determine whether therapeutic probation is the best option, and shall comply with any mental health recommended treatment plans. Offense is a DUI-drug and should not be ordered by Wash DOL.

April 5

Erin M. Wiese charges of Driving while under the influence BAC of .15 were amended by and through Wendy Lierman Whitman County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney pursuant to plea agreement to physical control under the influence, BAC of .15. Elements have actual physical control of a vehicle and within two hours have BAC of .15 or greater. The defendant was found guilty of physical control and sentenced to 364 days of jail with 362 days suspended and a fine of $1,250.50. Defendant must serve a total of 2 days in jail with credit for 0 days served. Defendant may convert 1 day of unsuspended jail to 20 days EHM which may be done out of county at defendant’s expense. EHM option must begin within 90 days. Defendant has a total of $1,850 in fines due by March 31, 2026, community service in lieu of $1,850.50 of fines can be performed at the rate of $17 an hour and approved in advance by the probation department. Community service must be completed by Dec. 31. Defendant has supervised probation for 24 months, unsupervised for last 12 months if all essential requirements of the sentence have been completed. Defendant must obtain an expanded alcohol assessment from a State approved agency and file a copy by April 19. Attend DUI Victim Impact Panel within 1 month. Defendant shall be granted a dollar-for-dollar credit applied to fine for any out-of-pocket expense for evaluation, treatment and or VIP. Defendant shall comply with all mental health treatment recommendations and, for the full length of probation, not use any intoxicants against Dr’s recommendations. Defendant may earn up to 20 hours CS credit for any verified ride she provides as a sober driver with a minimum of 1 hour credit. Defendant shall be granted early termination of probation after 12 months and after successful completion of all terms of this judgment and sentence.

Paul Bilderback, was found guilty of breaking probation for driving while license suspended 2nd degree. Therefore the defendant is sentenced to 364 days of jail, 360 suspended. Defendant must serve a total of 4 days in jail, with credit for 4 days served. Defendant must not have any criminal violations of law, and not drive a motor vehicle without a valid license and proof of insurance. Defendant has unsupervised probation for 24 months, and defendant’s privilege to drive shall be suspended for 1 year, to be set by Washington Department of Licensing. After considering the evidence, argument, and or other information presented with respect to the above application, the court hereby finds the defendant has admitted violating probation by driving a motor vehicle while license suspended. Therefore based on the above the defendant is ordered to 90 days in jail. The sentences shall run consecutive. The defendant may petition the Court for re-suspension of the jail time immediately upon providing the Court a plan that ensures he will maintain law abiding behavior in the future.