A domestic violence shooting defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on April 8.
Warren Wills, 46, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in shooting –a woman he was romantically involved with on the 2000 block of E Street, NE on Jan. 14.
At the hearing, Wills’ attorney, Gregory Copeland, informed the court that his client accepted a deal from prosecutors that required him to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, which carries a maximum of 10 years imprisonment. In exchange, the prosecution agreed not to seek indictment with greater charges. Judge Hertzfeld acknowledged and accepted the agreement.
The prosecutor said if the case had gone to trial, the evidence would have proved that Willis shot his romantic partner after a fight as she got into her friend’s car, injuring her leg.
Copeland requested that Judge Hertzfeld release Wills under home confinement, stating this was his first offense and he had a stable job for 19 years. Judge Hertzfeld denied this request due to the nature and severity of the case.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene for sentencing on June 8.
