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By
Madelyn Nall
- November 21, 2024
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Shooting
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Suspects
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A defendant accepted a plea deal in front of DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on Nov. 13.
Tevin Spivey, 20, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in an incident on July 22 on the 5000 block of Fitch St, SE.
According to court documents, the victim was driving past an apartment complex and was flagged down by an acquaintance. She slowed down, and Spivey walked up to her vehicle yelling and demanding to know where her brother was.
The victim got out of the car to try to talk Spivey down; during the confrontation, Spivey pointed the gun at her multiple times and racked the slide.
She eventually got back in her car and started to leave. When she drove away, she heard a gun shot behind her.
The agreement states that in exchange for Spivey’s pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, the prosecution wouldn’t oppose a concurrent sentence, will cap sentencing recommendations to the midpoint of the guidelines, and won’t press any further charges.
Defense attorney Theodore Shaw requested that Spivey be released on GPS monitoring while he awaits sentencing in January. Shaw stated that this is his Spivey’s first conviction, is open to meeting with a social worker for employment, and has reliable family ties and can stay with them. Shaw also stated Spivey has been taking classes, and wants to finish his GED.
The prosecution opposed the request, stating that Spivey just pleaded guilty to two serious offenses; and there aren’t conditions that could properly protect the community.
Judge Pipe agreed with the prosecution and denied the defense’s request for release.
Spivey is scheduled for sentencing on Jan. 31.