Domestic Violence Defendant Pleads Guilty After Nearly 1 Year of Detention

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After being held at DC Jail for nearly a year, a defendant entered a plea in his domestic violence case.

The defendant pleaded guilty to two felony charges, including attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

The latter charge carries a mandatory minimum of one year.

As part of the plea deal, the prosecution agreed to request that the sentences run concurrently.

Defense attorney Lloyd Malech asked DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker to release his client into home confinement pending sentencing, given how long he’s been held.

Judge Becker denied the request, but did say that the time he’s spent at DC Jail so far will count as credit towards time served.

According to a proffer of facts, on April 3 in Southeast, DC, the defendant approached a vehicle with the victim in it and began arguing with her. When the victim’s partner returned to the vehicle, the defendant pointed a gun inside the vehicle. When the vehicle drove away, he fired one shot at it. He also brandished a gun during a separate incident, but did not fire it.

The 31 year-old defendant was charged on April 6, and has been held ever since. He is scheduled to be sentenced on March 25.

Andrea Keckley wrote this article.

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