A defense attorney in a carjacking case asked DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur to release her client in a hearing on March 31.
Antwon Brown, 33, is charged with unarmed carjacking for his alleged involvement in an incident that took place at the 1400 block of 22nd Street, NE on July 20, 2023.
At the hearing, Brown’s attorney, Quiana Harris, informed parties that her client is held on other unrelated charges in a strangulation case and has filed a motion for Brown’s release in that case. Brown was previously on release in the carjacking case until he was arrested on the new charges.
Harris also stated that her motion asks Judge Arthur to review the probable cause finding from a hearing on March 4 in the strangulation case.
The prosecution explained that they have received the motion, but want two weeks to be able to respond.
Additionally, the prosecution alerted parties that the case was previously before DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel who asked them to investigate Brown’s compliance on release with the Pretrial Service Agency (PSA).
Brown’s carjacking case was transferred to Judge Arthur’s calendar since he presides over his other case.
The prosecution stated that Judge Israel wanted to be sure that Brown was in compliance with PSA to find out if there were grounds for Brown’s release.
Judge Arthur explained to the prosecution that if they want to maintain Brown’s hold, they can file a formal motion.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 17.
