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D.C. Witness Staff
- July 31, 2020
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On July 31, a defendant charged with carrying a pistol without a license entered into a Deferred Sentencing Agreement with the prosecution.
Alexander Alvarez, 31, was initially charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside of his home or business for having a pistol in his vehicle near the White House on Jan. 4, 2019.
Alvarez pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempting to carry a pistol without a license. In return, the prosecution agreed to dismiss any remaining or outstanding charges associated with the case.
If Alvarez complies with conditions outlined in the agreement, his guilty plea will be withdrawn and his case dismissed.
Alvarez has six months to complete the requirements of the agreement, which include complying with a stay away order from the White House and completing 48 hours of community service. He is permitted to do his community service in Texas, where he currently lives.
Alvarez must not pick up any new charges.
Judge Judith Smith facilitated the proceedings and scheduled a sentencing hearing for Jan. 29, 2021. Alvarez’s attorney, Justin Okezie, said that both parties have agreed to waive Alvarez’s presence at the sentencing hearing if he successfully completes the terms of the agreement.