A DC Superior Court judge denied the release of a defendant facing a gun possession charge. Instead, the judge scheduled a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence in the case to go to trial.
Shawn Tobart’s defense attorney Daniel Kovlar argued that Tobart should be released as he has a home to stay in, resources available, and a job that he could work at.
Judge Anita Josey-Herring said July 15 that she would not release Tobart as she “doesn’t have any level of confidence that he will follow the conditions of release” based on prior criminal history and history of noncompliance.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 22.
Metropolitan Police Officers found Tobart in possession of a gun and arrested him on May 12 at 3500 block of 6th Street, SE. The officers saw the firearm in plain view at Tobart’s residence, court documents state.
