District Court

COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Jan. 10:

Joseph Aga, came before the state pursuant to a plea agreement to amend the charges of driving under the influence to first-degree negligent driving, endangering or like to endanger person or property while exhibiting the effects of consuming alcohol. Charges of speeding fourteen or over were dismissed. The defendant is found guilty of first-degree negligent driving and is sentenced to one day in jail, and fines totaling $1,093 to be paid by Dec. 31, 2025. The defendant can perform community service for $1,050 of fines to be credited at the rate of $17 an hour and approved by probation to be completed by June 30, 2025. Defendant must have no criminal violations or alcohol related infractions, supervised probation for 12 months, unsupervised for last 6 months if requirements are completed and must obtain an expanded alcohol assessment from a state approved agency with filed proof by Jan. 31,2025.

Dylan M. Hale, was found guilty of fourth-degree assault and is sentenced to one day in jail, with fines totaling $43. Defendant has supervised probation for twelve months with no criminal violations of law and no alcoholic beverages or non-prescribed controlled drugs. Defendant will be monitored with random UA testing by the Whitman County Prosecutor. Defendant must not go within 500 feet of the residence, classes or work-place of victim. Defendant shall be granted a 12 month deferred sentence.

Hunter Miller, was found guilty of driving under the influenced and is sentenced to one day in jail, with fines totaling $1,450 due by Dec. 31, 2026. Defendant may perform community service for $450 of fines, credited at the rate of $17 an hour and approved by the probation department and completed by June 30, 2025. The defendant can not drive a motor vehicle with a license, proof of insurance or under the influence and must have no criminal violations of law or alcohol related infractions. Defendant must comply with 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 if all requirements are met and obtain an expanded alcohol assessment with proof within 45 days. Must attend DUI Victim Impact Panel within 3 months. Defendant can be granted a dollar-for-dollar credit, applied to fine for any out-of-pocket expenses paid toward evaluation or impact panel and may motion to remit LFOs if necessary. Defendant can petition for early termination of probation after 12 months and successful completion of terms.

Cecilia A. Sooy, was found guilty of domestic violence misdemeanor court order violation and is sentenced to 30 days in jail. The defendant has probation for 60 months, supervised for 24 months with no criminal violations of law or alcohol-related infractions. Supervised probation to end upon completion of all recommended treatment including obtaining a substance use disorder evaluation from a state approved agency and certified domestic violence program filed within 60 days. The defendant must abide by the no-contact order and any other no contact orders.