DC Superior Court Judith Pipe denied a prosecutor’s request for stricter supervision of a released carjacking defendant on Sept. 30.
Shaquille Pittman, 30, and Regina Christmas are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, armed carjacking, robbery while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and unlawful possession of ammunition. These charges stem from their alleged involvement in an incident on the 4300 block of Polk Street, NE on July 18, 2020.
Pittman has been on release since 2021 and during the hearing the prosecution asked Judge Pipe to place Pittman under more restricted supervision. The requested change is because the prosecution believes the severity of the crime and charges warrant the upgrade. The conditions of his current release include reporting to the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) via phone once per week. He is also not allowed to have firearms or bullets in his possession.
Pittman’s attorney Daniel Kolver disagreed with the prosecution, arguing Pittman has been compliant with his release conditions and consequently no threat. Judge Pipe sided with the defense, effectively denying the prosecution’s request under the belief that stricter supervision was unnecessary.
The parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 7.
