DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park released a stabbing victim on GPS monitoring with a curfew in a hearing on Oct. 14.
Miyanna Parker, 31, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a stabbing that wounded one individual on the 4500 block of 3rd Street, SE, on Oct. 9.
During the hearing, defense attorney David Akulian asked for the court to release Parker. He told the judge that she had minimal criminal history and that a violent incident was “abnormal behavior” for her. He also noted that the defendant had a wound on her non-dominant hand, which he claimed looked like a defensive injury.
The prosecution objected, claiming that the incident was the result of a domestic dispute that escalated into a stabbing, and the concerning “nature and circumstances” of the offense required Parker’s detention.
Akulian noted Parker’s minimal history had no violent charges, and he informed the court that Parker’s mother had agreed to let Parker live with her temporarily. He argued that the court could release Parker with certain conditions that would ensure community safety.
Judge Park acknowledged the defendant’s limited criminal history, but noted that the charges were non-violent theft charges. He also said that the victim’s wounds were not as serious as they could have been.
Judge Park said his ruling was a “close call,” but released the defendant on GPS monitoring with a curfew and issued a stay-away order from the victim.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 4.
