A carjacking defendant was denied release following probation violations in front of DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel on July 23.
Asia Barber, 30, pleaded guilty on Feb 23, 2024, to robbery and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The charges stem from her involvement in a carjacking incident that took place on the 4000 Block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW on June 19, 2023.
Barber’s defense attorney, Colin Dunham, requested that Barber be released on GPS monitoring due to recent health issues so she could take part in drug treatment.
However, Judge Israel rejected the defense argument, noting Barber was not in contact with her probation officer, was the subject of a bench warrant, and was only in court because she was rearrested.
“Straight release in the community isn’t gonna fly” Judge Israel stated.
Judge Israel also said the defense must come up with a plan for inpatient drug treatment that was acceptable to court officials.
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 21.
