Judge Continues Hearing to Assess Defendant’s Compliance

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A DC Superior Court judge continued a defendant’s hearing to assess his compliance with probation.

On Nov. 12, 2019, Suneverlasting Hall pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license for having an illegal handgun in his waistband on Sept. 9, 2019, on the 2300 block of 11th Street, NW.

Hall, 21, was sentenced to six months, all of which were suspended, plus one year of probation the following January.

During the Aug. 13 hearing, a Court Services and Supervision Offender Agency (CSOSA) officer said the defendant has stable housing and been fully compliant with probation, despite early instances of noncompliance.

Judge Rainey Brandt said she was “thoroughly impressed” with the defendant.

“I am so proud of you, you have come such a long way,” she told Hall. “Keep up the good work.”

Hall’s next hearing is scheduled for Dec. 2 to assess the defendant’s compliance.

Judge Brandt said if he remains compliant by this hearing, his probation will be terminated early.