DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro accepted a plea agreement for a non-fatal shooting defendant on Oct. 28.
Bernard Fuller, 56, was originally charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home/business, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. These charges stem from a non-fatal shooting in the area of two unidentified individuals that the defendant alleged tried to rob him and held another individual at gunpoint on June 17, at the 1800 block of Erie Street, SE.
Fuller pleaded guilty to attempted carrying a pistol without a license and unlawful possession of ammunition. He is entering a six month deferred sentencing agreement, meaning after a defendant pleads guilty he avoids incarceration by agreeing to a set of terms for a six month period. If the terms are violated, the defendant is liable for the original sentence.
According to the prosecution, had the case gone to trial, they would have proven that Fuller was spotted by an officer walking towards the officer with a black pistol. He was ordered to drop the weapon, and when detained a black handgun was recovered on his person. At the time he was not licensed to carry.
If he does not remain in compliance with the deferred sentence he will be required to register as a gun offender.
Parties are set to reconvene April 24.
