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D.C. Witness Staff
- October 23, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge presided over 10 pretrial and probation show cause hearings on Oct. 22.
Judge Julie Becker revoked a defendant’s Deferred Sentencing Agreement (DSA.)
Plashette Bogan’s case dates back to 2016. In February of that year, she pleaded guilty to two DUIs and operating a vehicle after suspensions.
Her guilty plea would have been withdrawn and her case dismissed if she successfully completed the DSA. Instead, she entered a guilty plea and Judge Becker sentenced her to time served.
Bogan must also pay $200 to the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation fund.
Judge Becker also continued four hearings to a later date to give the defendants time to come back into compliance. This would also give counsel the opportunity to obtain more information on the defendants’ cases.
The hearings include Isiah Braddock, 32, who came to court for a bench warrant that was issued in February of last year. He is charged with a DUI.
The prosecution recommended continuing the hearing so that parties can determine Braddock’s compliance with his release requirements. Judge Becker scheduled a new hearing date for Nov. 9.
Judge Becker decided to revoke a defendant’s probation for second-degree theft . Tyrone Edmondson is charged in connection with several other theft cases and the prosecution recommended waiting until those cases were resolved before proceeding with this one. He is being held in a revocation hold.
The prosecution noted an increase in criminality and a history of noncompliance; however, defense attorney Kelsey Phipps said her client is homeless and steals to survive.
Edmonson’s next court appearance in this case is scheduled for Dec. 21.
Benjamin Minkins, 34, is on probation for a DUI. Judge Becker continued his show cause hearing to Dec. 21 as well.
The prosecution expressed concern about two recent arrests in Maryland for disorderly conduct and exceeding the speed limit.
Judge Becker observed an improvement in his compliance, but not perfect compliance. She decided to give him another month to come into full compliance.
The prosecution recommended Judge Becker continue the hearing of Avery Clayborne, who is on probation for unlawful possession of liquid PCP, until Dec. 7.
Clayborne has been noncompliant with his probation conditions; however, he has recently reconnected with CSOSA. Clayborne has also experienced a difficult quarantine period but wants to become compliant with probation.
Judge Becker agreed to continue the case so that Clayborne may utilize the court’s recourses to help him get back on track.
Judge Becker discharged two cases because the defendants had complied with release requirements.
Judge Becker discharged the hearing for Tyche Brisco, after PSA said the defendant was trying to get back into compliance with release requirements.
Judge Becker noted that while his record is not perfect there has been an improvement. The prosecution recommends a discharge saying it is a good thing he is trying to get into compliance.
Brisco will appear in court on Feb. 9 for his next hearing in a co-defendant matter.
Stephanie Walker, 29, was charged with simple assault.
While she was not in court today and was recently rearrested on a no permit charge, Judge Becker did not hold that against her because she has been in full compliance with her probation conditions.
Judge Becker issued three bench warrants for defendants who have been a loss of contact with either PSA or CSOSA.
Judge Becker issued a bench warrant for Santos Barrera after he failed to appear for a hearing.
Barrera is charged with eight separate drug and weapons possessionary offenses from 2009. He had failed to comply with release conditions. Barrera was picked up on the bench warrant in August but has again failed to comply with PSA requirements.
“Hopefully, as you said, we see him before 2030,” Judge Becker told the prosecution.
Sylvester Lambert, 63, is charged with bail violation for allegedly failing to appear in court.
He has been a loss of contact since Aug. 29, so Judge Becker granted the prosecution’s request for a bench warrant.
Delroy McGann, 26, who is charged with simple assault, has been a loss of contact. Judge Becker continued this hearing a few weeks ago to provide defense attorney Claudine Harrison the opportunity to locate her client. However, Harrison said she was unsuccessful.
The attorney’s inability to locate her located resulted in Judge Becker issuing a bench warrant for his arrest.
Maria Marzullo wrote this article