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Ivanna Ceballos
- October 17, 2024
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A jury convicted a carjacking defendant of all charges following a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on Oct. 11.
Daquan Jackson, 28, was convicted of unarmed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stemmed from a March 3 incident on the 1000 block of H Street NE, where Jackson attempted to take a scooter from the victim.
During the trial, Jackson’s defense attorney, Sara Kopecki, argued that Jackson did not gain complete control of the scooter, claiming the victim maintained possession of it throughout the altercation. The defense also argued that Jackson believed the scooter was his.
Prosecutors contended that Jackson’s actions demonstrated his intent to steal the vehicle, likening the situation to taking control of a car by grabbing the steering wheel.
Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 20.