A defendant in a shooting case accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors in the courtroom of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on June 12.
Alonte Miller, 21, was originally charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred on April 20 on the 3000 block of Stanton Road, SE.
According to the prosecution, Miller struck two female victims on the head with his firearm. The first victim received a laceration on the head and the second victim’s face experienced swelling due to the hit. The gun went off once, but nobody was shot.
During the hearing, defense attorney Stephen LoGerfo alerted Judge Salerno that Miller was accepting a deal which required him to plead guilty to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon. In return, the government would not seek indictment or greater charges, as well as waive any enhancement charges.
Miller pled guilty and waived his rights to DNA testing, indictment, and a trial.
Per the plea agreement, both parties recognized a maximum sentence of ten years for Miller. Logerfo requested that parties consider Miller’s release because he has a significant leg injury and will need surgery in the near future.
Judge Salerno asked for time to consider Logerfo’s request who also filed for a Youth Rehabilitation Act Study Commitment which allows flexibility in sentencing youthful offenders.
Parties will return Aug. 16 for sentencing.
