Domestic Violence Defendant Pleads Guilty To Beating Relative

By Larissa Atkins [former] - September 23, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Suspects | Victims |

A domestic violence defendant pleaded guilty for causing serious injuries to a member of his family.

During the Sept. 22 hearing, Carlton Young plead guilty to assault with significant bodily injury.

According to the proffer of facts, In April, Carlton believed the victim stole money from him, so he threw her against the wall, causing a serious head injury. He punched her repeatedly on her chest and body, then stomped on her with his work boot. 

As the defendant was wiping the victim’s blood from the wall, she ran out of his apartment and asked neighbors for help. She was rushed to the emergency room to treat her head injury. 

His daughter attended the hearing virtually and said she would like to speak at the sentencing hearing.

The prosecution recommended is recommending a 30 month sentence, with credit for time served. The plea deal also includes one year of probation.

Defense attorney Stephen Logerfo said his client wants to plead guilty because he wants to take responsibility for his actions and because he has community support.

Logerfo asked Judge Yvonne Williams if the defendant can be released because he needs to sort out arrangements with his apartment. Judge Williams allowed him to be released into the High Intensity Supervision Program temporarily, then returned to DC Jail.

Judge Williams set a sentencing date for Nov. 30.