Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant

By Adriana Marroquin - September 1, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

On Sept. 1, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein issued a bench warrant for a defendant on probation. 

Marquise Carter, 24, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in an incident that left an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on March 18, 2019, on the 5300 block of Dix Street, NE. 

On July 29, 2019, Carter pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for a dismissal of the assault with intent to kill charge. In October of 2019, he was sentenced to 40 months, with all but 24 suspended, and was required to be on probation once he was released. 

During the Sept. 1 hearing, Carter, who is on release, and his defense attorney failed to appear at his hearing. 

Prosecutors and a representative from Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) made representations that Carter had been a loss of contact, and had a warrant for his arrest in Maryland for failing to report to supervision and court. 

Prosecutors requested Judge Epstein issue a warrant for his arrest, which was quickly granted. 

Parties will reconvene once Carter is in custody.