In a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann on Oct. 18, a stabbing defendant’s preliminary hearing was delayed in order to complete a competency evaluation.
Dayon Pratt, 31, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident on Oct. 16 on the 4600 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE.
According to court documents, Pratt, who was staying at a relative’s home, allegedly began “acting crazy,” before stabbing his relative’s significant other.
Darryl Daniels, Pratt’s attorney, requested Judge Herrmann issue an order for Pratt to receive mental competency evaluations before moving forward with the preliminary hearing.
The prosecution did not object, and Judge Herrmann granted the request.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Oct. 22.
