Judge Resentences Defendant on Probation

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 28, 2020
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On July 28, a DC Superior Court judge resentenced a defendant after multiple bail and probation violations. 

Theodore Wilson, who is also known as Terry Welsh, pleaded guilty to shoplifting, second-degree theft, and bail violation on April 6, 2018. He was released on probation but never reported to the Court Services and Supervision Agency (CSOSA.) He also  failed to appear for multiple hearings regarding the violations. Wilson has been held at DC Jail intermittently for over 180 days since his release on April 6, 2018. 

The defendant will continue his original sentence of two years on probation with conditions including GPS tracking, drug treatment, job training and counseling as needed. He also must pay $150 to the Crime Victims Compensation fund within one year.

“Your criminal record as of late does show you as stuck in this whirlwind of certain behaviors,” Judge Danya Dayson said. “I would recommend that you avail yourself to some services to get out of this situation and to find some way to break out of where you’ve been.”

Wilson was detained on March 6 after he failed to complete an in-patient drug treatment program. He has not been able to access drug treatment in detention.

“Mr. Wilson has been uncertain for a long period of time about how long his detention would last, said defense attorney Anthony Viviani.” 

The defendant also has a history of misdemeanor charges. 

Wilson has no further hearings scheduled at this time.