Judges Holds Domestic Violence Defendant During Initial Hearings

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On March 23, a DC Superior Court judge held one defendant charged in a domestic violence case. 

Judge Lloyd Nolan heard a total of 15 cases.

Judge Nolan held a defendant in a domestic violence case, who is charged with simple assault and attempted threats to do bodily harm. The defendant will be held at DC Jail until his next hearing, which is scheduled for April 14. 

Judge Nolan released a domestic violence defendant who is charged with attempted second-degree cruelty to children, simple assault and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon. 

The defendant was given a stay-away order and told to call the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) once a week. 

The defendant is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 27.

Lauren Pelzner wrote this article.