A defendant involved in a non-fatal shooting accepted a plea deal in front of DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on Sept 22.
Daveon Hebb, 18, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in a shooting incident that occurred on Jan. 29 on the 3300 block of Wheeler Road, SE.
Hebb’s attorney, Bryan Bookhard notified Judge Hertzfeld that Hebb intended to accept a plea deal, which required him to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and endangerment with a firearm, in exchange for the prosecution limiting their sentencing request to the midpoint of the guidelines.
The prosecution claimed that, if they were to go to trial, they would be able to prove that Hebb shot at a ride share driver for the company Empower by providing a jury with CCTV footage and evidence of multiple bullet holes that were on the passenger side of the vehicle, with a bullet casing found in the passenger tire.
Judge Hertzfeld found a factual basis for the plea deal and ordered a pre-sentence investigation report for Hebb.
Bookhard also requested Hebb be released to released to home confinement, citing his involvement in various training programs, including HVAC, Solar, and Culinary programs. They also cited that Hebb’s daughter had her second birthday on Oct. 25, and he wants to be able to raise her.
The prosecution argued that since Hebb had pled guilty, he was under the presumption of confinement, and argued for him to remain in custody. Judge Hertzfeld sided with the prosecution, keeping Hebb in custody until his sentencing hearing.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 20.
