Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024.
Donate NowBy
D.C. Witness Staff
- June 24, 2020
Court
|
Daily Stories
|
Homicides
|
Suspects
|
A defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing, which would determine if there is enough evidence to bring his case to trial.
James Hawkins was charged with robbery on March 28.
A felony status conference was scheduled for June 24. However, defense attorney Rachel McCoy asked that a new date be set so Hawkins could sign a waiver forgoing the preliminary hearing.
Judge Julie Becker granted the request for a new hearing date, which is scheduled for June 30.