Bench Warrant Issued for No-Show Defendant

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DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann issued a bench warrant for a defendant who failed to appear in court on June 23. 

Herman Smith pleaded guilty to attempted robbery on March 15, 2019. He was given a two year suspended sentence and three years of probation. 

According to records, Smith has had trouble complying with the terms of his probation since his sentencing. As of May 14, Smith officially lost contact with the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency.