Defendant in Shooting Case Rejects Plea Offer

By Sam Chodorow , Laura Berol - March 11, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

On March 11, before DC Superior Judge Michael O’Keefe, a defendant in a shooting case rejected a plea offer from the prosecution.

Daniel Cary, 29, and Chantel Stewart, 32, are charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, among other charges, for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred on July 22, 2020, on the 4000 block of First Street, SE. 

Cary’s defense attorney, Alvin Thomas, alerted the court that the prosecution had extended an offer to Cary, which required he plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges. 

Through the agreement, parties would have agreed to a seven year sentence.

However, Cary rejected the offer. 

Thomas also alerted the court that he and his client had extended a counteroffer to the prosecutor, and were waiting on a response.

Parties are expected to reconvene for the beginning of Cary’s and Stewart’s trial on March 25.