A carjacking defendant pleaded guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on July 31.
Amiya Hilliard, 20, was originally charged with unarmed carjacking, robbery while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for her involvement in attempting to steal a motor vehicle using force while in possession of a firearm on Nov. 5, 2024, on the 4900 Block of Jay Street, NE.
Hilliard pleaded guilty to unarmed carjacking and carrying a pistol without a license outside of her home or business. As part of the plea agreement, all other charges were dismissed and the prosecution will not seek an indictment.
The carjacking charge has a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years, with a maximum of 21 years.
Hilliard’s defense attorney, Elizabeth White, requested Judge Pipe consider sentencing Hilliard under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA). The YRA allows for a young defendant’s conviction to be sealed if they successfully complete all sentencing requirements.
Parties are set to reconvene on Oct. 10.
