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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SAC COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA,
Plaintiff,

vs.

AARON JACOB LIECHTI ,
Defendant.
Defendant's Correct Address: 14767 180th St.,
Arcadia, IA 51430



Case No: 02811 OWCR012494


INITIAL APPEARANCE
OWI





Charges:
01 - 321J.2(2)(b) - OPERATING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2ND OFFENSE

The Defendant herein appears before the undersigned Magistrate in and for Sac County, having
been charged with the crime(s) indicated above.

The Court advises the Defendant as follows:

1. That he/she has the right to remain silent. That any statement made by the Defendant can
and would be used against him/her in a Court of Law. That he/she has the right to have an attorney
present at all stages of the proceeding and , if the Defendant is unable to afford counsel, that, upon
proper application, one would be appointed for them.

2. That he/she is charged with a violation(s) as stated above and classified as:
Felony - Class
Aggravated Misdemeanor
Serious Misdemeanor

3. That the maximum punishment for a plea of guilty or conviction of the above charge is:
One Year County Jail - Minimum days
2 Years Prison
And/Or a fine of not less than $1,875 or more than $6,250 plus 35% surcharge and court
costs
You will lose your license for a minimum of 365 days and cannot obtain a work permit for
365 days.

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4. That to obtain the services of an attorney at the expense of the State of Iowa, application for
Court-Appointed counsel must be completed, reviewed by the Sac County Attorney and filed with this
Court.

5. (a) You will be released from custody prior to trial on your own promise to appear at all
further court proceedings. If you willfully fail to appear before any court as required, you shall be guilty
of a Class D felony/serous misdemeanor; or
(b) (If appropriate) Upon consideration of the factors in Section 811.2, the Court is not
reasonably assured that you will appear at all court proceedings in the future and therefore the Court
imposes the following conditions on your release:
(1) You must not use alcohol or drugs during the pendency of this matter.
(2) You must not drive while your license is under suspension.
(3) You must obey the laws of the State of Iowa and the United States.
(4) You are ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation immediately at New
Opportunities (Sac City - 712-662-7921) or Compass Pointe (Storm Lake - 712-732-5136) or a facility
of your choosing AT YOUR EXPENSE with a copy to be sent within 30 days to the Sac County Clerk
of Court at 100 NW State Street, Ste. 12, Sac City, IA, 50583. YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THIS IS
MANDATORY, AND YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN ISSUANCE OF AN ARREST
WARRANT AND REVOCATION OF YOUR PRETRIAL RELEASE.

6. Defendant is entitled to preliminary hearing unless waived, which hearing is held to determine
whether sufficient evidence exists to justify further prosecution of the Defendant as charged. Prior
to a preliminary hearing, the Defendant is informed that a Grand Jury may indict him/her, or a Trial
Information may be filed by the County Attorney of this county.

7. The Defendant is informed of his/her rights to a preliminary hearing and preliminary hearing
is:
Waived
Preliminary Hearing is scheduled on 02/24/2014 at 10:00 AM at the Sac Co.
Courthouse, 100 NW State St., Sac City, Iowa.

If a preliminary hearing date has been set, you should contact the county attorney at
712-662-4791 before attending this hearing to determine whether or not it will be held.

8. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FINGERPRINTED AND PHOTOGRAPHED FOR THIS
OFFENSE, YOU MUST REPORT TO THE SAC COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WITHIN 10
DAYS FROM THIS DATE TO DO SO. IF DEFENDANT HAS NOT PRESENTED THEMSELVES
WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THIS DATE, THE SAC COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS
ORDERED AT HIS CONVENIENCE TO PICK UP DEFENDANT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED AND
FINGERPRINTED.

If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at (641)
421-0990. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942).
Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Copies to:
County Attorney
The Court has provided a copy to the Defendant
Defendant
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Sac County Sheriff
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State of Iowa Courts
Case Number Case Title
OWCR012494 STATE VS AARON JACOB LIECHTI
Type: HEARING FOR INITIAL APPEARANCE
So Ordered
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SAC COUNTY
STATE OF IOWA,
Plaintiff,
v.
AARON JACOB LIECHTI,
Defendant.
CASE NO. OWCR012494
TRIAL INFORMATION
COUNT 1
COMES NOW Benjamin John Smith, as Prosecuting Attorney of Sac County
Iowa and in the name and by the authority of the State of Iowa, accuses
Defendant Ross Cameron Leonard (Defendant) of the crime of OPERATING
WHILE INTOXICATED SECOND OFFENSE, an Aggravated Misdemeanor in
violation of Iowa Code Section 321J.2 committed as follows: On or about
February 1, 2014, in the County of Sac and State of Iowa, did unlawfully and
willfully operate a motor vehicle by one or more of the following means: while
under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drugs or a combination of such
substances; or while having an alcohol concentration of .08 or more as measured
in the person's breath, blood or urine; or while any amount of a controlled
substance is present in the person as measured in the person's blood or urine.
Further, the Defendant, on or about November 13, 2009, was convicted of
OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED FIRST OFFENSE in Carroll County, Iowa,
District Court Case No. OWCR009670
____________________________
Benjamin John Smith - AT0008834
Sac County Attorney
Sac County Courthouse
100 NW State St., Suite 9
Sac City IA 50583
Telephone: 712-662-4791
Facsimile: 712-662-4123
Email: attorney@saccounty.org
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WITNESS LIST
JOEL BURNS, Deputy Sheriff, Sac County Sheriffs Office
LINDA FRANK, Carroll County Clerk of District Court
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State of Iowa Courts
Type: Approval of Trial Information
Case Number Case Title
OWCR012494 STATE VS AARON JACOB LIECHTI
On this date, I have reviewed the attached Trial Information and the accompanying Minutes
of Testimony and find that they contain evidence which, if unexplained, is sufficient to
warrant a conviction by a trial jury. Being satisfied from the showing made that the case
should be prosecuted, I approve the Trial Information.
Release conditions are set by separate Order of the Court.
So Ordered
Angela L. Doyle
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Notice Id: D2TIAR

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SAC COUNTY


STATE OF IOWA,

Plaintiff,

vs

AARON JACOB LIECHTI ,

Defendant.




Case No: 02811 OWCR012494

ORDER APPROVING TRIAL INFORMATION,
SETTING ARRAIGNMENT AND BOND




The TRIAL INFORMATION and the MINUTES OF EVIDENCE in this matter have been
examined by the undersigned and found to contain sufficient evidence, if unexplained, to warrant a
conviction in a trial by jury. Therefore, the filing of this Information and Minutes is hereby approved.

IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant shall personally appear for hearing, an Arraignment Hearing is
scheduled on 04/02/2014 at 9:00 AM at the Sac Co. Courthouse, 100 NW State St., Sac City, Iowa.
Defendant shall personally appear for Arraignment, unless a written arraignment is filed prior to such
hearing.

In lieu of personal appearance, Defendant's attorney is encouraged to file a written arraignment
under Iowa Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.37 - Form 6, prior to time set for hearing on Arraignment.
Failure to file a written arraignment and/or failure to appear at the time set may result in a rule to show
cause or the issuance of a warrant for arrest.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, the bond and release conditions previously set in this matter shall
remain in effect and the defendant shall obey all Federal, State and Local Laws.


Clerk to provide notice or copies to:
County Attorney
Defendant/Defense Attorney
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State of Iowa Courts
Type: ORDER FOR ARRAIGNMENT
Case Number Case Title
OWCR012494 STATE VS AARON JACOB LIECHTI
So Ordered
Angela L. Doyle
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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SAC COUNTY
STATE OF IOWA,

Plaintiff,

vs.

AARON JACOB LIECHTI ,

Defendant.


Case No: 02811 OWCR012494

RECORD OF ARRAIGNMENT;
ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
AND JURY TRIAL.

The defendant having filed a written arraignment in this matter on March 26, 2014.

The defendant WAIVES the right to a speedy trial.

IT IS ORDERED as follows:
Pretrial Conference: Pretrial Conference is scheduled on 05/21/2014 at 9:30 AM at the Sac Co.
Courthouse, 100 NW State St., Sac City, Iowa. At the pretrial conference, the defendant shall
either reaffirm the not guilty plea or submit a written plea of guilty. If a written plea of guilty is filed
prior to the pretrial conference, the conference will be canceled.

IF THE DEFENDANT FAILS TO APPEAR FOR THE PRETRIAL CONFERENCE, A WARRANT FOR THE
DEFENDANT'S ARREST MAY ISSUE.

Jury Trial: Jury Trial is scheduled on 06/24/2014 at 9:00 AM at the Sac Co. Courthouse, 100 NW
State St., Sac City, Iowa. Trial in the District Associate Court. The defendant shall appear for trial on
the charge(s) contained in the Trial Information.

If Defendant has not previously been fingerprinted in connection with this offense, Defendant shall appear before the
Sheriff and submit to fingerprinting within 30 days. Defendant must make prior arrangements for fingerprinting be calling
the Sheriff during regular office hours.


Depositions and Discovery: If the Defendant chooses to take depositions of minuted State witnesses, depositions
are ordered pursuant to I.R.Cr.P. 2.13(1). If the Defendant takes depositions of State witnesses, the Defendant shall
comply with I.R.Cr.P. 2.13(3) and the State may depose Defendant's witnesses. If Defendant's counsel is appointed, the
depositions shall be at public expense. Upon Defendant's request, the State is ordered to disclose evidence pursuant to
I.R.Cr.P. 2.14(2). If the Defendant requests discretionary discovery, the State is ordered to comply with the provisions of
I.R.Cr.P. 2.14(b). If the Defendant opts to request discretionary discovery and the State requests reciprocal discovery,
the Defendant shall comply with the disclosure required by I.R.Cr.P. 2.14(3). Either party may object to the order for
discretionary discovery and have the matter set for hearing. The State shall disclose any exculpatory evidence, including
any evidence relating to the credibility of minuted witnesses.

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Motions in Limine: Hearing on any filed Motion in Limine will be held at 8:30 a.m. on the day of trial.

Clerk to provide copies to:
County Attorney, Defense Attorney or Defendant
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State of Iowa Courts
Case Number Case Title
OWCR012494 STATE VS AARON JACOB LIECHTI
Type: ORDER SETTING TRIAL
So Ordered
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SAC COUNTY
STATE OF IOWA,
Plaintiff,
v.
AARON JACOB LIECHTI,
Defendant.
Case No. OWCR012494
REPORT OF PRETRIAL
CONFERENCE
THE UNDERSIGNED REPRESENTS THE FOLLOWING TO THE COURT:
On MAY 21 2014, the parties conducted a Pretrial Conference as ordered or in
anticipation of the same. The State of Iowa was / is represented by Sac County
Attorney Ben Smith. The Defendant was is / represented by Attorney Joe
Halbur. The parties, through the undersigned, represent the following to the
Court:
A plea agreement has been reached the terms of which are as follows: The
Defendant agrees to 1) plead guilty to Count 1 as charged in the Trial
Information (OWI 2
ND
Offense); 2) pay the minimum fine, all applicable costs,
surcharges, and fees; 3) receive a 180-day suspended jail sentence with all but
seven days suspended, with credit for time already served; 4) be placed on
informal probation for one year; and 5) the State agrees to recommend the
foregoing disposition to the Court and 6) receive assurances from the Carroll
County Attorneys Office that it would not re-file its OWI 2
nd
Offense action
against Defendant (Carroll County District Court Case No. OWCR012494)
based on Defendants conduct / guilty plea herein. Defendant intends to submit
a written guilty plea by June 18, 2014. Defendant intends to waive presence at
sentencing (if known at this time). Defendant intends to waive time between plea
and sentencing (if known at this time).
__________________________
Benjamin John Smith
Sac County Attorney
Sac County Courthouse
100 NW State St., Suite 9
Sac City IA 50583
Telephone: 712-662-4791
Email: attorney@saccounty.org
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SAC COUNTY


STATE OF IOWA,

Plaintiff,

vs.

AARON JACOB LIECHTI ,

Defendant.



02811 OWCR012494


ORDER

The Court is informed by counsel that the Defendant wishes to submit a Written Plea of Guilty in
this cause.

IT IS, THEREFORE ORDERED that the Defendant shall either submit a Written Plea of Guilty to the
Court or personally appear for further proceedings, a Plea Hearing is scheduled on 06/18/2014 at
9:30 AM at the Sac Co. Courthouse, 100 NW State St., Sac City, Iowa.

Failure to submit the plea or appear in Court at the scheduled time may result in a warrant of arrest
being issued.


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State of Iowa Courts
Case Number Case Title
OWCR012494 STATE VS AARON JACOB LIECHTI
Type: OTHER ORDER
So Ordered
Electronically signed on 2014-05-27 16:38:40
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THE !OWA D!STR!CT COURT FOR SAC COUNTY

STATE OF !OWA, )
) CR!N. NO. OWCR012+9+
Plaintiff, )
) ORDER ACCEPT!NG PLEA
vs. ) AND JUDGNENT ENTRY
)
AARON JACOB L!ECHT!, ) Charge - OW!, Second Offense
) Section - 321J.2, !owa Code
Defendant. )

NOW on the 6
th
day of June, 201+, the defendant submits his verified written Plea of
Guilty. The defendant is charged with Operating While !ntoxicated, Second Offense, in violation
of Section 321J.2 of the !owa Code. The State appears by Sac County Attorney, Ben Smith.
The Defendant waives his personal appearance and appears by counsel, Joseph Halbur.
The written plea of guilty shows that the defendant's plea is voluntary, being freely and
intelligently made, with an understanding of the charge, with knowledge of the penal
consequences of the plea, with full knowledge of his constitutional rights, and that said rights
are waived by a plea of guilty, without any threats, improper inducements or persuasion, and
the Court finds there is a factual basis for the defendant's plea of guilty.
The written plea indicates the defendant's informed understanding of his rights
contemplated in the cases of State v. Sisco, 169 N.W.2d 5+2; Brainard v. State, 222 N.W.2d
711; and State v. Reaves, 25+ N.W.2d +88, all as shown in the defendant's written plea of
guilty, which plea is made a part hereof by this reference.
The Court, therefore, accepts the defendant's plea of guilty, and it is entered of record.
The defendant indicates his understanding of his right to additional time and the right to
file a Notion in Arrest of Judgment and the necessity of doing so at least five days prior to the
date set for sentencing and indicates his voluntary waiver of those rights and his desire to
proceed immediately to sentencing. The Court, finding the defendant's waivers are voluntary
and made with an understanding of his rights, accepts the waivers and proceeds to entry of
judgment. The defendant's counsel indicates he knows of no legal cause why judgment and
sentence should not be pronounced.
The Defendant is adjudged guilty of the offense of Operating While !ntoxicated, Second
Offense, in violation of !owa Code Section 321J.2.
The Defendant is sentenced to be incarcerated in the Sac County Jail for a period of 180
days. All but the first 7 days of this sentence is suspended. Defendant is given credit for time
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served, if any, as certified by the Sheriff. The Defendant shall have this sentence served in full
by December 6, 201+. Defendant may complete +8 hours of this sentence via the Weekend
Alcohol Offender Program.
The Defendant is further sentenced to pay a fine in the sum of $1,875.00, plus a 35
surcharge, a $10.00 D.A.R.E. surcharge, and the court costs of this action, including correctional
fees as certified by the Sheriff. Defendant shall make payments to the Sac County Clerk of Court via
a plan of payment developed by his probation supervisor. Defendant shall pay these financial
obligations to the Clerk of Court of this county or online at www.iowacourts.gov.
The Defendant is further ordered to attend and successfully complete a course for
Drinking Drivers facilitated by the area community college or substance abuse treatment agency.
The Defendant is ordered to file proof of completion of the course for Drinking Drivers to the
Clerk of Court on or before December 6, 201+. Defendant may complete this program via the
Weekend Alcohol Offender Program.
Defendant shall complete any other treatment recommended in the substance abuse
evaluation.
Any bond money previously posted is released and exonerated.
Appeal bond is set in the sum of $2,000.00.



COP!ES TO:
County Attorney
Defense Counsel
Sac County Sheriff
!owa D.O.T.
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State of Iowa Courts
Type: OTHER ORDER
Case Number Case Title
OWCR012494 STATE VS AARON JACOB LIECHTI
So Ordered
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