Two carjacking co-defendants waived their rights to preliminary hearings before DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover on April 23.
Jamari Robinson, 18, and Devyn Black, 16, are charged with unarmed carjacking, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and robbery while armed, for their alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on March 26 on the 2000 block of 16th Street, SE.
Under special circumstances, including the severity of the crime, juveniles can be tried as adults.
Black is additionally charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business and unlawful discarding of a firearm or ammunition.
During the hearing, Stephen LoGerfo, Robinson’s attorney, and Julie Swaney, Black’s attorney, alerted Judge Glover of the co-defendants’ intent to waive their rights to preliminary hearings, and Judge Glover accepted the waiver, finding Robinson and Black made the decision knowingly and voluntarily.
The defense requested the court consider release, citing dual limited criminal histories and attendance in school. The prosecution presented video footage showing evidence of the defendants committing the alleged incident.
Judge Glover determined the hold will continue.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 30.
