Judge Considers Homicide Defendant's Request to Attend Funeral, Orders Mental Eval

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DC Superior court Judge Neal Kravitz delayed a ruling that would allow a temporary release for a homicide defendant to attend a family member’s funeral during a Feb. 28 hearing, and ordered a mental competency evaluation.

Dayshawn Nolan, 22, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the death of Antoinette Davis on July 3, 2022. The incident took place on the 400 block of Condon Terrace, SE.

During the hearing, defense attorneys Joseph Yarbough and Christen Philips mentioned a previous temporary release that allowed Nolan to participate in an event virtually. For this reason, attorneys requested that the defendant be placed on temporary release again, so that he is able to attend his uncle’s funeral in-person or virtually.

Judge Kravitz stated they must file a motion in writing. He also ordered a full mental evaluation on Nolan to see if he’s competent to stand trial.

Parties are slated to reconvene on March 7.

Judge Considers Homicide Defendant’s Request to Attend Funeral, Orders Mental Eval