'I Was Probably Being a Bit Much' Says Defendant, Pleading Guilty to Assault

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Sharae Hicks will be released from incarceration after pleading guilty to minor assault and attempted felony violation of the Bail Reform Act as determined by DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on June 9.

Hicks, 52, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her involvement in an incident on July 29, 2024, on the 1400 block of 12th Street, NW.

Before the sentencing, Hicks told the court that the incident happened after a night of drinking with the victim, when the victim began to mess with her inappropriately. After asking the person to stop multiple times, Hicks grabbed a knife, escalating the situation. The victim then grabbed the blade to in self-defense and Hicks began to bite the victim’s bicep,

Hicks emphasized it was not her intent to stab the victim but to get him to stop harassing her.

“I apologize,” Hicks told Judge Pipe. “I was probably being a bit much”.

Hicks’ lawyer, Alvin Thomas, added that Hicks’ actions were due to a mix of poor judgement and the influence of alcohol.

Regarding the attempted felony violation of the Bail Reform Act, which is a charge of not coming to court, Thomas said Hicks did not attend the previous court hearing due to caring for her son. He argued that Hicks should receive probation because her family needs her.

The prosecution objected to probation for Hicks, citing her past criminal history with similar types of assault.

Judge Pipe stated sending Hicks to jail would do more harm than good. She sentenced Hicks to 90 days in prison for simple assault and 30 days for attempted felony violation of the Bail Reform Act, with both sentences suspended.

Judge Pipe gave Hicks a year of probation for each charge. Hicks must undergo an assessment for drug and alcohol abuse, complete anger management classes, and stay away from the victim.

No further hearings are scheduled in this case.

‘I Was Probably Being a Bit Much’ Says Defendant, Pleading Guilty to Assault