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D.C. Witness Staff
- July 9, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge continued a defendant’s hearing on July 9 in order to give his attorney more time to review a plea offer with the defendant and get it signed.
Olonzie Coney was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon on March 2. He was released awaiting trial in April.
Coney’s attorney, Lucas Dansie, requested that Coney plead guilty to both charges on July 9. However, Dansie did not provide Judge Julie Becker with a signed copy of the plea agreement.
Dansie requested that Judge Becker place the defendant’s signature on the agreement via verbal confirmation, but Judge Becker said she was uncomfortable doing so.
Judge Becker continued the hearing in order for Dansie to go over the terms of the agreement and get Coney’s signature.
According to court documents, Coney was arrested for second-degree theft on May 8 following his release for the weapons charge. He allegedly robbed an establishment on the 700 block of 14 Street, NW. He is currently being held on a cash bond.
Both of Coney’s cases were continued until July 15, when he is expected to plead guilty.