Policy

By D.C. Witness Staff - December 19, 2018
Court | Homicides | Policy | Suspects | Victims |

Details Even though two convicted murderers were sentenced Dec. 18, a DC Superior Court judge decided to continue the sentencing to determine if their sentences should fall under the Youth Rehabilitation... Read More

By D.C. Witness Staff - December 15, 2018
Court | Homicides | Policy | Suspects |

Details A judge sentenced two defendants Dec.14 for their roles in a homicide that transpired after one of the defendants and the victim “happened to bump shoulders.” In October, Justin Robinson... Read More

By D.C. Witness Staff - December 12, 2018
Featured | Infographics | Policy |

Details In an effort to minimize unfair sentences, District of Columbia Superior Court judges determine sentences through a chart that applies to all charges, including repeated offenses. The Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual,... Read More

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 15, 2018
Featured | Homicides | Infographics | Policy |

Details Washington, DC does not have any federal prisons. Instead, felons of crimes in the District of Columbia are transferred to other states to carry out their sentences. The following article... Read More

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 11, 2018
Court | Homicides | Policy | Suspects |

Details During a status hearing, prosecutors argued in favor of placing a 17-year-old murder defendant in the DC jail, regardless of legislation that mandates otherwise. Dajuan Jones is charged with first-degree... Read More

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 19, 2018
Court | Homicides | Policy | Suspects |

Details The prosecution and defense in a June murder case disagreed about where 16-year-old Titus Iracks should be held throughout the duration of his case. Read More