DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe denied a request to release a stabbing defendant on Sept. 18.
Dennis Doleman, 49, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing at the 300 block of H Street, NE on Aug. 7.
Todd Baldwin, Doleman’s attorney, argued for Doleman’s release, stating that the crimes on his record were mostly non-violent and were several years old. He argued that Doleman was eligible for probation.
The prosecution argued that the nature of the crime was far too concerning to permit release, as the victim was allegedly pushed out of a wheelchair and stabbed several times.
Judge Pipe denied the request to release Doleman, and he is to remain held until the next hearing.
Baldwin alerted the court they are in plea negotiations.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Oct. 3.
