Defense Requests More Time to Review Evidence with Defendant

By D.C. Witness Staff - June 23, 2020
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A defense attorney requested that a judge schedule another hearing, so he could have more time to determine a way to share evidence with his client, who is currently detained in the DC Jail.

Marcus Vines is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.

The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions at the jail have prevented defense attorney Kevin Mosley from being able to meet with Vines to review video evidence. Because of this, as well as  the fact that Vines has been in jail for around 80 days, Mosley argued for his client’s release.

Judge Julie Becker said that since two other judges, Judge Robert Okun in March and Judge Neal Kravitz in May, denied home confinement and that none of the factors that went into that decision have changed, she could not release the defendant. 

Mosley asked for the scheduling of another status hearing, hoping that by the time of the next  hearing, he would be able to show Vines the video evidence. 

Mosley said he is also concerned that the proceedings will have to continue longer, since it is not possible to show a witness the video while cross examining them.

Another hearing is scheduled for Aug. 4.