DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro ended a probation hearing on March 31 after the defendant waited five hours for his attorney and his probation officer failed to appear.
Jamal Rogers, 26, was sentenced on Oct. 17, 2022 to 39 months imprisonment, all suspended, in favor of two years of supervised probation for assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license.
The charges stemmed from his involvement in a shooting at the 1600 block of 27th Street, SE on July 4, 2021. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his leg.
Additionally, Rogers probation required him to complete 90 hours of community service.
At the hearing, Judge Di Toro stated she received a report showing Rogers failed to appear for drug testing, has not completed his community service hours, and bench warrants were issued against him in this case.
Rogers’ attorney, Hannah Akintoye, who arrived five hours late, informed the court that Rogers is currently in compliance. According to Akintoye, Rogers started reporting to drug testing, started his community service, and is not subject to bench warrants.
Judge Di Toro waited for a representative from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) to appear to deliver an update. After waiting ten minutes, Judge Di Toro decided Rogers had been waiting long enough. “You [Rogers] have been waiting since 9:30 a. m., it is now 1:30 p. m.”
According to Judge Di Toro, she never received a formal notice of non-compliance, thus had no reason to change the terms of Rogers’ probation.
There are no further hearings scheduled.
