A shooting defendant pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on July 31.
Rene Bost, 41, was originally charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm and two counts of carrying a pistol without a license outside of his home or business for his involvement in a shooting on the 1300 block of K Street, NW on July 11. There were no reported injuries.
Bost pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license outside of his home or business in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment. Through the deal, parties agreed to a fully suspended sentence.
Bost must register as a gun offender.
Additionally, Bost’s defense attorney, Kavya Naini, requested that her client be released. She stated that Bost has expressed willingness to enter into a treatment program for substance abuse. She also requested that he be placed at a stable address under GPS monitoring as he waits to be admitted into treatment, mentioning that Bost has a son and family that rely on him.
Naini argued that the parties’ agreement to a fully suspended sentence proved they both agreed he does not pose a danger to the community.
However, the prosecution opposed the release unless he immediately goes into treatment.
Judge Pipe noted that Bost has many DUIs. Despite this, she decided to grant Bost’s release request because he is expected to enter treatment soon.
Judge Pipe also ordered alcohol and drug testing, and Bost may not drive a car while on release in light of his DUIs.
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 26.
