Three co-defendants in a shooting case were arraigned and pleaded not guilty to all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel on July 28.
David Holland, 45, Spo Willie Pyles, 43, and Carlos Mcnair, 44, are charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of an unregistered firearm.
Holland and Pyles are additionally charged with another count of possession of an unregistered firearm, endangerment with a firearm, and unlawful discharge of a firearm.
Holland is also accused of unlawful discarding of a firearm or ammunition. Pyles is also charged with possession of an open container of alcohol.
These charges stem from their alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on the unit block of Atlantic Street, SE, on Jan. 1. No injuries were sustained.
Pyles and Holland’s cases were dismissed on March 11 because the court could not find probable cause. Their cases were reopened on July 1, after a grand jury found probable cause to issue an indictment against them.
At the hearing, all three defendants were arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Their attorneys asserted their rights to a speedy trial and evidence in their case.
Prosecutors explained to the court that they are still deciding whether they want to extend plea offers or proceed to trial.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Oct. 2.
