Judge Modifies Release Conditions for Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant 

By Izabella Apodaca [former] - November 27, 2023
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

On Nov. 27, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun partially granted the defense’s motion to modify release conditions for a non-fatal shooting defendant. 

Jonathan Young, 33, and Daquawn Lubin, 28, are charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on July 24, on the 4600 block of Benning Road, SE. The incident left two individuals suffering from non-life threatening injuries. 

Young was arraigned on one new charge with his initial charge of assault with a dangerous weapon modified to an assault with intent to kill charge. 

Without explanation, Young also retained new counsel, Cheryl Stein.

Lubin is currently on release, but his defense attorney, Candance Mitchell, filed a motion to modify his conditions as this is essential for Lubin to continue his work commitments since his schedule changes.

Additionally, Lubin will be retaining sole custody of his child for the next four weeks and is requesting to take his child to and from child-care. Lubin also explained that he has medical appointments he’s currently unable to keep.

Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) stated that Lubin is in full compliance with his current release conditions. They also explained that Lubin is allowed to attend medical appointments and last minute work shifts, as long as he notifies PSA of his whereabouts. 

The prosecution responded by stating they “strenuously object” to any modification of release conditions and his current release status is unusual considering the charges he has against him. 

Judge Okun stated that he recognizes that Lubin has been in full compliance for three months but he was on probation when he was arrested in relation to this offense. 

Okun stated that he is partially granting the motion in to allow Lubin to attend medical appointments and for the next four weeks he can take his child to and from child care. However, he will remain on home confinement. 

Parties are set to return Feb. 9 for a status hearing.