Defendant Does Not Show Up to Sentencing Review

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A DC Superior Court judge gave a defense attorney two months to re-establish contact with his client after he did not show up to his Aug. 28 sentencing review to decide on whether to amend his sentence.

Marcus Mathes was sentenced to 15 days, all of which were suspended, plus one year of probation for second-degree theft in April of 2019. His sentence was passed under the guidelines of the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA.)

Defense attorney Daniel Kovler said he last made contact with the defendant in mid-June. Since then, Kovler has made numerous unsuccessful attempts to reach out to his client.

Kovler also told the judge that Mathes has not picked up any charges in the meantime.

The prosecution said they are not opposed to giving Mathes more time to reach out, but would like the victim’s restitution to be paid.

Judge Craig Iscoe scheduled another hearing for Oct. 28. At that time, parties will discuss sealing the case under the guidelines of the YRA and proof of restitution.

Mathes was originally charged with robbery, second-degree theft and simple assault for allegedly punching a woman in the face and taking her property on Feb. 3, 2019. As part of a plea agreement with the prosecution, his robbery and simple assault charges were dropped.

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