A shooting defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Oct. 20.
Michael Douglas, 42, was originally charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
These charges stem from Douglas’ firing a shot while officers were patrolling the 4900 block of C Street, SE on Jan. 1, 2022. No injuries were reported.
According to court documents, when he was apprehended by police he was found with Cocaine and the prescription painkiller Percocet.
During the hearing, Douglas pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license and misdemeanor unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Maximum sentences for the charge is five years in prison and or a $12,500 fine. On the charge of possession the maximum sentence is 180 days in jail and or a $1,000 fine.
Douglas must register as a gun offender and will be on supervised release.
According to the prosecution, had the case gone to trial, they would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that on Jan. 1, 2022 the defendant knowingly and voluntarily carried a pistol without a license in DC. He knew he was not licensed at the time of the incident. Additionally, he knowingly and voluntarily possessed an unlawful substance, cocaine.
Parties are set for sentencing on Dec. 18.
