DC Superior Court Chief Judge Milton Lee admonished a defendant he must comply with all probation requirements during a hearing on June 12.
In June of 2023, Be’Shon Tyler, 23, pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a shooting that occurred on May 8, 2023 on the 100 block of Irvington Street, SW. In November of 2023, Tyler was sentenced to 24 months, with 12 months suspended.
According to court documents, Tyler shot at his children’s mother.
Tyler failed to appear at a probation show cause hearing on June 9, triggering a bench warrant.
During the hearing, his probation officer noted that the defendant has missed six domestic violence orientation classes. Tyler has also only completed eight out of his 90 hours of community service, with those eight hours being completed in March.
According to Tyler’s defense attorney, Peter Cooper, and his probation officer, it is absolutely necessary that Tyler finishes the rest of his community service hours in order to successfully complete his probation.
The probation officer did commend Tyler for getting his first identification card and actively searching for employment with a case manager. According to the officer, Tyler has maintained regular contact with his probation officer and has tested negative for drugs.
The prosecution concurred that Tyler be given one more chance to turn his situation around but that Tyler has been on notice since February.
The prosecution and Judge Lee warned Tyler he will face revocation if he fails to comply with probation orders.
“You’re on a thin line,” Judge Lee warned the defendant, later addressing him saying “you’re too old to be acting like this.” Judge Lee told Tyler to get himself back together and keep his word –– or else there will be severe consequences.
The next probation show cause hearing has been scheduled for July 28.
