Hearing is postponed

BONNERS FERRY — A preliminary hearing in a Bonners Ferry poaching case was postponed at the request of the defense.

Roland Hall, 56, of Bonners Ferry and Dennis L. Liermann, 32, of Naples waived their right to a speedy preliminary hearing at the Wednesday hearing.

Hall and Liermann are each accused of taking a bull elk on Sept. 5, the day before the start of archery season. Both men face charges of killing and possessing the elk during closed season.

Rex Finney, attorney for the two men, sought the delay to have more time to review the discovery with his clients.

Judge Debra Heise informed Hall and Liermann  the next preliminary hearing may not be scheduled until late November or early December and that both would be scheduled at the same time.

Heise also discussed possible conflicts with the men sharing Finney as their attorney.

Both Hall and Liermann waived any conflict.

Heise said that all the hearings regarding the matter will be held in the Boundary County Courthouse.

Conservation Officer Rob Soumas attended the hearing and told the Herald he expects a resolution by the next hearing date.