A carjacking defendant’s attorney requested additional mental evaluations before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on Aug. 29.
Cornell Jamison, 21, and Laiten Bell, 20, are charged with carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in an incident that occurred Jan. 22 on the 4300 block of 3rd Street, SE.
Daniel Dorsey, Jamison’s attorney, explained in the hearing that the DC Jail had not yet received supporting documents to make a final decision on Jamison’s competence. As such, another mental observational hearing will be held on Sep. 11.
In order to stand trial, a defendant must understand the charges against him and be able to help his lawyer.
Parties are al scheduled to reconvene on Sept. 11
