DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro allowed a shooting defendant to remain on probation in a hearing on July 1, after he violated a rule for possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle.
Antonio Harrison, 49, was sentenced to two years of confinement with all time suspended and three years of supervised release for carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business and attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from his involvement in a shooting on the 700 block of 18th Street, NE, on July 17, 2023. No injuries were reported.
The prosecution and a representative from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) asked Judge Di Toro to revoke Harrison’s probation for possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle.
Harrison’s defense attorney, Kavya Naini, argued Harrison has kept in close contact with his probation officer, is not a danger to the community, and is employed. She also highlighted that Harrison was not driving the car at the time of the arrest, but was stopped on the side of the road where he was listening to the radio.
Judge Di Toro agreed with the prosecution that Harrison clearly has an issue with alcohol and potentially other substances that needs to be addressed, however, she discharged the hearing and allowed Harrison to continue his probation so he can get appropriate treatment.
There are no further court dates set for this case.
