Defense Motions to Sever Charges in Homicide Case
On Feb. 26, a motion to sever certain charges in a homicide case was discussed in the courtroom of DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan. James Lewis, 46, is charged…
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On Feb. 26, a motion to sever certain charges in a homicide case was discussed in the courtroom of DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan. James Lewis, 46, is charged…
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On Feb. 16, DC Superior Court Maribeth Raffinan presided in a motion hearing on behalf of a homicide defendant. James Lewis, 46, is charged with kidnapping while armed, felony murder…
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On July 13, during a pre-trial motions hearing, defense attorneys for a murder defendant questioned the accuracy of a firearm expert’s testing methods. Robert Green, 30, is charged with first-degree…
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DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted a continuance on Oct. 28 to discuss a new trial date and to provide updates. Wilbert Whitaker is charged with second-degree murder while…
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A DC Superior Court judge denied the prosecution’s request to use their preferred private laboratory to test evidence in a homicide case. Robert Green is charged with first-degree murder while…
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A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant in a felony case that dates back to 2017. In March, Christopher Sanders pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and…
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A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant in a felony case that dates back to 2017. In March, Christopher Sanders pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and…
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On June 28, Kavonte Richardson, who is accused of the murder of Matthew Rooker, rejected a plea offer that would have lowered his charge.
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A judge found probable cause for a murder defendant to stand trial even though he claims he stabbed his alleged attacker in self defense.
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A 2016 murder trial recently began with the prosecution’s admission that forensic evidence would not be provided. Donald Hairstonis charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend,…
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Counsel in a 2016 homicide case argued April 17 over the introduction of a witness’ 911 call regarding a prior domestic altercation between Donald Hairston and Stephanie Goodloe. According to…
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The defense team in a murder case said the prosecution was acting in bad faith during a trial readiness hearing on April 5. Donald Hairston‘s defense attorneys, Mani Golzari…
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