A plea deal was presented to a stabbing defendant, and his release denied, before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on July 6.
Alfonzo Gregory, 29, is charged with robbery while armed for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence-related stabbing that occurred on the 1400 Block of Bruce Place, SE, on March 30. The victim sustained a laceration on her left fingers.
Gregory was additionally charged with two counts of contempt and one count of obstruction of justice following his arrest.
The prosecution put forward a plea offer over the weekend. If accepted, Gregory would plead guilty to felony contempt and attempted robbery, in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment. The terms were not disclosed, but the prosecution said that these charges would be “probation eligible” based on Gregory’s criminal history.
Gregory’s defense attorney, Lucas Dansie, explained that he needed more time to review the plea offer and will answer the prosecution by July 10. Since this was Gregory’s first time hearing the plea offer, he requested more time to consult the agreement.
A trial date was initially set for July 13, but the prosecution filed a motion to extend the indictment clock and allow for a later trial date. Judge Pipe granted this motion.
Dansie also made a request that Gregory be released from custody, which was denied by Judge Pipe.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Aug. 21.
