DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel sentenced a shooting defendant to 18 months of supervised probation in a hearing on Feb. 6.
Martez Robinson, 29, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 3400 block of 15th Street, SE on June 8, 2025.
The prosecution noted that while this is Robinson’s first felony conviction he has had past legal charges in Virginia in the summer of 2024. According to the prosecution, he was found not guilty of malicious wounding and assault and battery.
The prosecution told Judge Israel that Robinson fired a gun at the victim , so there has to be consequences to his actions.
Defense attorney Elliott Queen stated that while Robinson accepts responsibility for his actions. Queen emphasized that Robinson suffers from an alcohol addiction. “He would wake up drinking and go to bed drinking,” said Queen
Robinson wrote a letter to Judge Israel stating he has been through a lot recently, highlighting the loss of his job, car, and home. He even mentioned he was shot in a crossfire shooting.
Judge Israel acknowledged the letters she received from Robinson showed his maturity, awareness, and remorse for the situation.
Judge Israel sentenced Robinson to 18 months of supervised probation. Upon his release, Robinson must register as a gun offender and complete cognitive and behavioral therapy, mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment. The court mandated that Robinson strictly adhere to any prescribed medications.
There are no further hearings scheduled for this case.
