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By
Phoebe McConnell [former]
- December 5, 2024
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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A non-fatal shooting defendant rejected a plea deal against the advice of counsel during a trial readiness hearing on Dec 4.
Dupre Jones, 26, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, also with prior conviction, and carrying a pistol without a license for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 4500 block of First Street, SW on Oct 11.
Defense attorney, Adgie O’Bryant, stated that he is not sure Jones understands the consequences of rejecting the plea offer and asked to extend today’s deadline for further consideration in that the charges would not be dropped, even though Jones may think so.
To refresh the defendant’s understanding, the prosecution and DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur reviewed the plea in that Jones would face a minimum of five years for carrying a firearm during a crime of violence, and his preliminary charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, being a felon in possession, and unlawful discharge would be dropped.
O’Bryant reiterated that they needed time to think about the offer, but Judge Arthur said both parties needed to agree to pause the time limit for reaching a plea agreement.
Jones, nonetheless, turned it down and was detained by Judge Arthur.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene for a trial readiness on Dec 16.