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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- June 22, 2020
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A defendant reached an agreement with the prosecution, accepting his role in the crime.
Michael Childress was charged with carrying a pistol while impaired on Sept. 17, 2019.
According to the prosecution, Childress hurt his shoulder while walking home intoxicated. While preparing Childress for a CT scan, hospital staff noticed he was wearing a handgun.
The gun was properly licensed and registered.
As part of the agreement, Childress is required to complete a 12-hour drug and alcohol awareness program, withdraw any appeals he has before the Concealed Licensing Review Board and pay $50 to the Washington Regional Alcohol Program.
By entering into the agreement with the prosecution, Childress initially admitted his guilt but, after satisfactorily completing the drug and alcohol awareness program, the charges will be dismissed. If Childress does not abide by the conditions of the agreement he will receive a sentence.
Judge Danya Dayson accepted the deferred sentencing agreement.