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By
Lizette Torres-Delgado
- June 20, 2025
Carjacking
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A carjacking defendant was given additional time to carefully consider his plea deal by DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on June 17.
Eric Woods, 17, is charged with three counts of armed carjacking, three counts of robbery while armed, and three counts of possession of a firearm during crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on Oct. 11, 2024 at the intersection of North Capitol and O Street, NW.
Woods is tried as an adult under Title 16 which provides the option for certain offenses.
According to court documents, the defendant allegedly attempted to steal a motor vehicle by intimidation using a gun.
Woods was offered a plea deal which consisted of one count of armed carjacking and one count possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment. The minimum sentencing guideline for carjacking is 15 years.
After defense attorney Gregg D. Baron reviewed the plea deal, Woods appeared conflicted and confused about the terms.
Because of its complexity Judge Salerno believed it was best for Woods to carefully evalature the content, particularly since Woods is so young.
Parties are slated to reconvene June 30.