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- June 12, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to 18 months in prison followed by one year of probation.
Maxwell Henry pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm on March 13. The plea was based on Henry’s extensive past criminal history, said Judge Michael O’Keefe, who cited the defendant’s contact with the criminal justice system since 1999.
Jamison Koehler, Henry’s defense attorney, asked that the defendant receive a shorter sentence based on his guilty plea and awareness of his wrongdoing. Koehler also pointed out that Henry had been experiencing illness while detained at the DC jail.
Henry’s plea expedited the sentencing process, which was originally scheduled for June 24.
Judge O’Keefe required Henry to register as a gun offender, maintain or seek employment and participate in grief counseling. He must also receive a mental health screening and reconnect with his mental health providers.