Judge Isn’t Optimistic Defendant Will Get Virtual Plea Before Next Hearing

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DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker rescheduled a defendant’s hearing since the case could not proceed in June 25.

Larry Debose is charged with assault using a sword and a machete. 

Debose wishes to enter a plea deal for the case, but he cannot because he must first enter a plea deal for his felony case. Virtual felony pleas are prohibited at this time.

The defendant is attempting to receive an amendment from the court of appeals so he may proceed in both cases.

However, Judge Becker said that she did not think the plea would be ready in time for Debose’s next hearing. I’m “not optimistic the court of appeals will move that fast,” she said. 

Debose is scheduled for his next hearing on June 30.