A stabbing defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on April 21.
Antonio Nicks, 33, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon, and simple assault for his involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that injured one individual. The incident occurred on Feb. 16, 2024, at the DC Jail on the 1900 block of D Street, SE.
The incident left one victim suffering from cuts on the head and neck.
In court, Nicks’ attorney, Lisbeth Sapirstein, alerted Judge Pipe of Nicks’ intent to accept a plea deal extended by prosecutors. According to Sapirstein, the deal required Nicks to plead guilty to simple assault in exchange for dismissing all other charges.
The prosecution recommended a maximum of 180 days of incarceration, citing the volitional nature of the stabbing and the severity of the victim’s injuries. They also stated that Nicks had been charged with a prior armed conviction in 2015.
Sapirstein asked that the court impose a 90 day incarceration.
Judge Pipe agreed with Sapirstein, stating that accepting the plea deal shows that Nicks is taking responsibility for his actions. Nicks was sentenced to 90 days of incarceration and required to pay $50 to the Victims of Violent Crime Fund.
No further dates were set.
