Homicide Defendant Waives Right to Independently Test DNA Evidence

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A homicide defendant waived his right to independently test DNA evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Jan. 10.

Deandre Miles, 28, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and destruction of property worth 1000 dollars or more, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Davon Fuller. The shooting took place on the 1500 block of Maryland Avenue, NE, on Oct. 16, 2023.

During the hearing, Miles’ attorney, Kevin Robertson, alerted the court of his intent to waive his right to independently test DNA evidence. The prosecution added that they had not gone through with testing because nothing was swabbed for DNA and a firearm was never recovered.

Parties are slated to reconvene Feb. 18.