Judge Sentences Woman to Probation for 3 Misd Charges

By D.C. Witness Staff - June 19, 2020
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A woman pleaded guilty to three of five misdemeanor charges.

Omara Hussein pleaded guilty to two charges of simple assault for spitting on a deputy clerk at the DC Superior Family Court’s self held center in 2019 and a special police officer in 2020. Hussein also pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. She was initially charged with unlawful entry on private property, simple assault, disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and attempted threats to do bodily harm. The other charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.

Hussein was also sentenced on June 18 to six months for the simple assault against the deputy clerk and the possession of a controlled substance charges. The sentences were suspended. She was also sentenced to 56 days for the other simple assault of a special police officer on the 400 block of 2nd Street, NW.

Hussein received credit for the 56 days she has already served in DC Jail.

She was sentenced to serve one year on supervised probation with conditions, including mental health screening and treatment, drug testing an treatment, and connection and compliance with the assertive community treatment (ACT) team which provides rehabilitative and crisis treatment along with community support to adults with persistent mental issues.

Hussein says she has an apartment lined up for when she is released through the ACT team.

She also has a stay away order from the 400 block of 2nd Street, NW and an order to not harass, abuse, threaten or stalk the deputy clerk.

Hussein owes $150 to the Victim’s of Violent Crime Act fund. The entire payment is due in one year.

Her victims expressed through counsel that they were more interested in Hussein receiving help for her actions rather than a punishment.

According to the prosecutor on the case, Hussein has a criminal history that extends back to 2014, however, she has not been convicted of any felonies.

She told the judge that she is trying to reconnect with her child who is currently being taken care of by her mother.