Judge Sentences Defendant to Probation

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On Sept. 23, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced an assault defendant to six months of probation.

Danyale Green, 34, pleaded guilty to destruction of property less than $1,000 and leaving after colliding. As part of a plea deal with the prosecution, her other charge of assault with a dangerous weapon was dropped.

Judge Michael Ryan sentenced Green to 30 days for destruction of property and 45 days for leaving after colliding. He suspended the entirety of both sentences. Green will have to serve six months of probation. She will also be required to undergo mental health assessments while on probation.

A victim talked about the medical and auto bills she had to pay as a result of this incident during the Sept. 23 hearing.

However, Judge Ryan was not presented with any doctor bills. Therefore, he gave the prosecution 14 days to file for restitution.