Judge Continues to Hold Defendant

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 4, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge denied a defense attorney’s request to reconsider his client’s release on Aug. 3. 

Alfonzo Alegria, 37, is charged with robbery for allegedly grabbing a woman’s purse out of her car through the passenger door on the 60 block of New York Avenue, NW on May 1. The victim chased the defendant, who allegedly then choked, struck and bit her.

Defense attorney Todd Baldwin said that GPS monitoring could ensure the community’s safety.

However, the prosecution opposed the release, citing the violent nature of the offense and the defendant’s extensive criminal history. The defendant was convicted of armed robbery in 2008 and multiple misdemeanors. 

Judge John Campbell decided to continue Alegria’s detention, saying nothing has changed since May 1, when Judge Michael O’Keefe held the defendant.

“The safety of the community requires his continued detention,” said Judge Campbell.

Alegria’s next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13.