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By
Yvianna Estrella
- February 10, 2025
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DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur sentenced a repentant stabbing defendant to 12 months of incarceration on Feb. 7.
On Dec. 4, 2024, Dasean Jones, 26, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault knowingly and attempted assault with a dangerous weapon for stabbing his brother-in-law on the 1200 block of 17th Street, NE on May 26, 2024. The victim sustained eight stab wounds including a punctured lung.
The prosecution requested concurrent sentencing, stating it was appropriate given Jones’ acceptance of responsibility and lack of criminal history.
Jones’ defense attorney, John Sample, argued that “this behavior is not typical of my client” and asked Judge Arthur for Jones to be eligible for probation for his second charge of attempted assault with a dangerous weapon.
Jones apologized to the victim and their family before Judge Arthur, admitting “I’m not this type of person” while explaining that he wants to take care of his family and daughter when released. According to Jones, he recalled the victim making mocking references to his dead brother and acted on his emotions in the moment.
“I wish I could take it all back, but I can’t,” Jones said.
Nonetheless, Judge Arthur told Jones, “You put yourself in this position,” and imposed a 30 month sentence, with all but six suspended, for the aggravated assault charge, and 18 months, with all but six suspended, for the attempted assault charge. The sentences will run consecutively, totaling one year of incarceration.
No further dates were set.