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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- June 4, 2020
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The defense and prosecution in a felony case agreed that a DC Superior Court judge should not decide on motions before a defendant’s competency is determined.
Joseph Evans is charged with kidnapping while armed, first-degree sex abuse while armed with a dangerous weapon and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Judge Danya Dayson ordered a full competency exam.
Defense counsel also emailed a motion to dismiss to chambers on June 3.
Evans is scheduled for a mental observation hearing on July 13.