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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- September 15, 2020
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On Sept. 15, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant who resolved two domestic violence cases with a plea deal.
In his more recent case, George Shaw pleaded guilty to contempt and second-degree theft. As part of the plea deal, the prosecution dismissed his other case, in which he was charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm.
Shaw, 47, was charged with contempt for violating an order to stay away from the victim. He picked up the theft charge for taking the victim’s car for a number of days without her permission.
Judge John McCabe sentenced him to 60 days, all of which were suspended, plus 12 months of probation for each charge. Shaw received credit for time served for the contempt charge.
The probation period for each charge will run concurrently. During probation, Shaw must undergo a mental health screening and evaluation and comply with a stay away order.
Shaw must also pay a total of $100 to the Crime Victims Compensation Program and $200 in restitution to the victim.