Judge Sentences Domestic Violence Defendant

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On Sept. 8, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant for violating a Court Protection Order (CPO.)

The defendant decided to accept a plea deal to reduce his time in the case.  

Judge Maribeth Raffinan  sentenced Kelsey to 90 days, 60 of which were suspended, plus one year of probation. He will receive credit for time served. 

The terms of his probation include taking drug and alcohol tests, complying with a no Harassment Assault Threatening Staking (HATS) order and receiving a mental health screening and evaluation.

The defendant must also pay $50 to the Victims of Violent Crime Act fund.