A stabbing defendant accepted the prosecution’s plea offer in front of DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 28.
James Petticolas, 40, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in stabbing a male victim in the back on the 1400 block of North Capitol Street, NW on May 10, 2024.
At the hearing, Petticolas’ lawyer, Marnitta King, announced his decision to accept the prosecution’s plea deal. The deal required Petticolas to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment.
Parties are slated to reconvene on May 28.
