DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann decided to hold a carjacking defendant in jail on Feb. 14,–that after he agreed to waive a preliminary hearing.
Jaiquan Moore, 33, is charged with unarmed carjacking for his alleged involvement in stealing a delivery food driver’s motorcycle after allegedly punching him on the 1500 block of Maryland Avenue, NE on Dec. 30, 2024.
Theresa Jenkins, Moore’s defense attorney, stated he intended to waive his right to a preliminary hearing during which evidence would have been presented to determine if the case should proceed.
Jenkins also asked that the court consider release, arguing Moore had no prior conviction and this was his first contact with the criminal justice system.
The prosecution opposed, stating that the evidence was strong since the defendant was caught on video wearing an outfit similar to the attire ascribed to him in a previous arrest.
Judge Hermann denied the request for release, citing there were no conditions that would ensure the safety of the community if Moore were released.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 26.
