Judge Schedules Status Hearing for Convicted Murder Defendant

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 25, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a status hearing for a convicted murder defendant who has motioned for a new trial.

Dominique Williams was convicted of second-degree murder while armed in the death of Marcellus Green. He was also convicted of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business in 2018. 

Williams, 26, will serve 18 years for the murder charge, four years for two assault with a dangerous weapon charges, and five years for possession of a gun during a crime of violence. These charges will run consecutively,

Williams is also charged with 15 years for three more possession of a gun during a crime of violence charges, two years for another assault with a dangerous weapon charge, and 18 months for carrying a pistol without a license charge. These charges will run concurrently with the previous ones. 

However, Williams motioned for a new trial in August 2019, arguing that his constitutional rights were violated. According to court documents, Williams says his former attorney, Kevin Irving, failed to represent him correctly during plea negotiations. 

Judge Craig Iscoe agreed to schedule a post-disposition status hearing to hear the evidence brought to the table by Williams’ new attorney, Jonathan Ference-Burke. 

Judge Iscoe said the defense must provide evidence of what plea deal was originally offered as a starting point. 

Judge Iscoe scheduled Williams’ next hearing for Nov. 30.