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Judge Denies Defendant’s Request to Fire Lawyer in Non- Fatal Shooting Case

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denies a defendant’s request to fire his lawyer during a June 25 hearing. 

Christopher Wise aka “Woo”, 35, is accused of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on June 12, 2024. According to court documents, the victim was shot outside a liquor store on the 4000 block of Hayes Street, NE, ultimately asking a bus driver to call an ambulance. 

During the hearing, Richard Holliday, Wise’s defense attorney, requested a competency evaluation and for the preliminary hearing to be continued in two weeks. 

Wise said he wanted to fire his attorney based on a conflict of interest and he wants to represent himself. 

Wise also claimed that his situation in jail needs to be checked because he no longer has recreation time and he has been subject to excessive force from correctional officers who pepper sprayed him.

Judge Brandt affirmed that she would look into his complaints, but also told the defendant that it is too early in this case to entertain a dismissal of his attorney. She said he she couldn’t dismiss his lawyer because, “he just doesn’t like him”. 

Judge Brandt let the defendant know that a mental competency evaluation was required if he decides to represent himself. 

Parties are slated to return for preliminary and mental observation hearing July 12.

Judge Orders Complete Mental Competency Exam for Carjacking Defendant

DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian ordered a carjacking defendant to complete a mental competency exam by the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBU) after a request from the prosecution.

Kevin Weaver, 32, is charged with unarmed carjacking for an incident that occurred on Sept. 10, 2023, at the intersection of 7th Street and Monroe Street, NE. 

According to court documents, Weaver and another individual were in a ride-share vehicle which arrived at their destination. Weaver left the vehicle, but then returned to the rear seat and allegedly stuck an object on the victim’s back and stated, Drive where I tell you to drive or I will shoot you.”

The victim, according to the evidence, eventually drove past a police cruiser and fled the vehicle in fear for his life. Weaver then took control of the vehicle drove away.

Weaver and the other individual were seen exiting a nearby building after the vehicle was abandoned. The other person was released and Weaver was arrested for unarmed carjacking.

At the June 25 hearing, the prosecution requested another competency evaluation for the defendant’s behavior. Weaver’s defense attorney, Jay Myktiuk, requested that he be sent to Saint Elizabeths Hospital for proper treatment in a “therapeutic setting”. 

Judge Christian said he would wait for a doctor’s evaluation before moving Weaver.

Parties are slated to return on Sept. 5.

Judge Lets Convicted Shooting Defendant Attend Grandmother’s Funeral

DC Superior Court Judge Andrea L Hertzfeld granted permission for a defendant convicted of a non-fatal shooting to attend his grandmother’s funeral during a hearing on June 25.

Diandre Caesar, 30, was charged with three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, one count of second-degree cruelty to children grave risk, one count of carry a pistol without license outside a home or business, one count of possession of an unregistered firearm, and one count of unlawful possession of ammunition, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on June 28, 2022, on the 2200 block of New York Avenue, NE.

On April 9, Caesar was convicted by a jury on two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of possession of a firearm in a crime of violence.

Judge Hertzfeld allowed Caesar to be released from DC Jail on June 27 at 4 p.m. until June 28 at 8 p.m.

Video surveillance showed an individual identified as Caesar throw a milk crate over a fence and into the drive-through lane of a McDonald’s while he was mowing the lawn of the nearby parking lot.

The victim, who found his path blocked by the milk crate, left his car to throw the crate back over the fence. As he attempted to drive away, Caesar allegedly retrieved the milk crate and threw it back over the fence, striking the victim’s vehicle. 

An argument ensued, and dash camera captured Caesar and two victims exchanging insults. When the victims drove away, Caesar reportedly fired four shots at their vehicle. No injuries were reported.

While released Caesar will be placed on a GPS monitoring system. 

Judge Hertzfeld said she has never done this before for an inmate and told Caesar, “Don’t blow it.” 

If Caesar doesn’t turn himself in on time, Judge Hertzfeld said it will affect his sentencing.

Parties are slated to meet on July 10 for sentencing.

Document: MPD Seeks Suspect in a Northeast Stabbing

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection to a stabbing that injured one individual on June 25. The incident occurred on the 800 block of H Street, NE.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect in 2022 Homicide


Chanos Marcus Gillis, 42, was extradited and charged with first degree murder on June 25, 2024, in connection to a homicide that occurred on July 27, 2022, on the 4400 block of Benning Road, NE. The victim, 52-year-old Keith Sistare, was transported to the hospital for life-threatening injuries and died on September 11, 2022. An autopsy showed the cause of death was complications from blunt force injuries.

Co-Defendants ‘Left a Trail of Evidence’ Behind, Prosecution Says

On June 24, during the first day of trial for a mass shooting that occurred almost six years ago, parties in a three co-defendant case gave opening statements in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun and jurors, claiming different narratives about “beef” between street gangs. 

Mark Price, 29, and Antonio Murchison, 31, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, five counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, seven counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy, and seven counts of criminal gang affiliation. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a mass shooting on July 16, 2018, on the 5300 block of 53rd Street, NE in the Clay Terrace neighborhood. The incident left 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson dead and four other individuals with gunshot wounds. 

Additionally, Price is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, threat to injure or kidnap a person, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict and first-degree burglary while armed. These separate charges come from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Andre Hakim Young on July 30, 2018, on the 1500 block of 19th Street, NE. 

The third co-defendant, Quanisha Ramsuer, 31, is charged with obstruction of justice in connection to the homicide.

The prosecution began their opening statement by saying the residents of Clay Terrace were “enjoying a calm summer night” before Price acted as the driver and getaway for Murchison and three other shooters who fired over 50 shots, causing the death of a young girl and wounding four other victims.

“That calmness of that summer evening went away,” said the prosecutor, referring to the shooting as a 20-second period of erupted chaos, leaving the Clay Terrace community forever changed.

Despite taking every precaution – wearing hoodies and latex gloves – the prosecutor stated that the perpetrators “left a trail of evidence” behind, highlighting a Black Infiniti car, which was reported to be the vehicle where the shooters came and left from, was sold to the Wellington Park crew the day before the shooting.

According to the prosecutor, the car, which was seen in the Wellington Park parking lot on multiple occasions, was recovered on July 18, 2018. Price’s DNA was found on a pair of latex gloves found in the car, as well as the car’s steering wheel. In addition, a bullet consistent with the firearm used to kill Wilson was recovered.

The prosecutor stated that Wilson died from a single gunshot wound to her chest, adding that the bullet eviscerated her right atrium. She also stated that another victim, who was shot in the face, miraculously survived. The victim’s injuries resulted in the scattering of his teeth, reconstruction of his face, and necessity of relearning how to talk.

Moreover, the prosecutor explained to jurors that the root of the shooting originated from “beef” between criminal street gangs, otherwise known as crews, which lead to Price and Murchison’s stockpiling of weapons and agreement to shoot and kill people they had beef with. 

According to the prosecution, the “beef” began between DC rappers Shy Glizzy and Ant Glizzy, who “split up to do their own thing.” The split between the two created the Wellington Park Crew, which both Price and Murchinson are alleged to be a part of. 

She told jurors that Price and Murchison conspired against the Clay Terrace community because it was an enemy.

The prosecutor also explained that Lil Dude, a rapper associated with Clay Terrace, was a reason for the continued “beef” between the neighborhoods. She stated that the Wellington Park crew commented on one of the rapper’s music videos on YouTube, showing that they deemed Clay Terrace as an enemy.

The prosecution also showed a screenshot of Wilson pictured in one of Lil Dude’s music videos, stating the little girl was a huge fan of his.

The “victims were random, intent was not,” read one of the slides in the prosecution’s presentation.

In the aftermath of the shooting, while the Clay Terrace community was “in the worst moments of their life,” the prosecution stated that the Wellington Park crew members were celebrating in a parking lot. Price and Murchison were identified in video footage that showed members singing and dancing.

The prosecutor concluded her opening by stating the crew “did not care who they hit” as long as they were targeting their enemy, Clay Terrace residents, and sending a message to them through their “heinous act.”

She asked the jurors to find the defendants guilty, stating that all of the evidence “will lead right back” to them.

In response to the prosecution’s opening, defense attorney Steven Ogilvie, representing Murchison, asserted his client “is on trial for who he knows and who he hangs out with.” 

“We don’t think a lot of evidence has anything to do with Mr. Murchison,” said Ogilvie, adding that there is no forensic evidence that connects Murchison to the shooting.

He said the prosecution would show a lot of evidence from social media, primarily Instagram posts showing Murchison surrounded by guns. 

“Social media is not real,” said Ogilvie, adding that the image of his client portrayed on social media is not a “complete image” of who he is.

He stated Murchison was “imitating” rap personas and elements of hip hop culture.

Furthering his statements on social media, Ogilvie made an analogy to Drake, a popular entertainer and rapper, and mentioned that he talks about “opps” and guns, yet that does not define who he is as a person.

Ogilvie rebutted the prosecution’s statements alleging his client’s involvement in a gang. “Wellington Park is not a street gang. It’s a place where people live. It’s a community,” said Ogilvie.

In his final statements, he asked jurors to give Murchison the benefit of the doubt and to ground themselves in the totality of the evidence.

Price’s defense attorney, Gemma Stevens, began her opening by standing behind her client and stating he is “cloaked in innocence.” She stated that Price did not go to the Clay Terrace neighborhood on the day of the incident.

“What the [prosecution] has told you is a story,” said Stevens. She referred to the case being presented by the prosecution as a puzzle, stating that “there are many holes” which do not make “a complete picture.”

Stevens cited the prosecution’s lack of competent and credible evidence, advising jurors to analyze the prosecution’s witnesses and ask themselves, “Who benefits from this testimony?”

She also emphasized that jurors must lay the emotional evidence aside, but acknowledged the feelings they might have are “all normal.”

Following opening statements, the prosecution called Wilson’s mother to the stand. She shared that she used to help up-and-coming DC artists and ran her own hairstyling business.

The mother testified that on the evening of the shooting, she was inside her home doing a client’s hair while her oldest daughter and Makiyah were outside their home’s front door. 

After the mother’s testimony, the prosecution then called a Forensic Services Manager from SoundThinking, formerly ShotSpotter, who said that based on the data collected, approximately 45 shots were fired. 

The defense did not cross examine the expert. 

The prosecuting attorneys then called Makiyah’s sister, who described the courtyard in front of her house as being “a general hang-out spot.”

When asked about her relationship to Lil Dude, she shared that she was not a fan of his, but knew of him. The witness testified that the rapper was often in Clay Terrace, and mentioned that she was not present the day his music video ‘Traffic’ was filmed, which is the video her sister was pictured in.

Furthermore, when recounting the day of the shooting, the sister stated there was “nothing unusual about Clay Terrace that day.”

She stated that she was eating a snack with Makiyah when she “saw the black car and immediately grabbed [her] sister to try and get in,” going on to say there were “so many different hands” on their door trying to get into safety. 

By the time they made it in, the witness noticed her sister had “blood on her shirt and she was stumbling.” She said the “police came and took her,” and that she could not remember whether or not they had performed CPR on Makiyah.

The witness also testified that she did not realize she had been shot in the arm until the police pointed it out. 

Judge Okun dismissed the parties and jurors early for the day.

Parties are set to resume trial on June 25.  

Judge, ‘Doesn’t Think There Was Reasonable Suspicion to Detain,’ Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant 

The prosecution called two witnesses to a non-fatal shooting in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on June 21 who ultimately decided to release the defendant.

Deon Cannon, 29, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Sept. 5, 2021, on the 2700 block of Terrace Road, SE. There were no reported injuries resulting from the incident. 

One witness was the detective who interviewed Cannon in custody, while the other was an officer who was at the scene when the incident occurred. 

The detective testified that an off-duty officer, who lived in the area the shooting took place, came into contact with Cannon. The off-duty officer’s Nest home camera depicted a brief interaction in which Cannon could be heard saying someone shot at him.

The detective recalled interviewing Cannon twice about this incident. 

During the second interview, the detective reported, Cannon said, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. You’re wasting your time,” after the detective asked him questions about the incident. 

The officer who was on duty at the time of the incident testified that she and her partner were looking for a 5′ 9″ tall individual with short dreadlocks, dressed all in black. When they saw someone who matched that description and asked if he was okay, he took off running. The officers caught up to the individual and put him in handcuffs. 

This event was captured through body worn camera footage and was shown in court during the officer’s testimony. 

Jonathan Lanyi, Cannon’s defense attorney, argued that they got the wrong person. According to Lanyi, the body worn camera footage clearly shows that Cannon is around six feet tall with long dreadlocks and dressed all in red. 

Lanyi also argued that Cannon’s fleeing the scene doesn’t mean he is guilty. 

“Flight isn’t enough to detain,” said Lanyi.

Judge Epstein agreed, stating that many people with criminal histories would tend to flee if police were to approach them. “I don’t think there was reasonable suspicion for Cannon to be detained,” said Judge Epstein.

Parties are slated to reconvene on July 19.

Prosecution Provides Video Evidence against Double Homicide Defendant

The prosecution called their last witness on June 24 to testify regarding video footage they allege tracks the defendant’s vehicle to the site of the homicide.  

Beysean Jones, 29, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed and assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in the shootings of Ronald Brown, 19, and Tijuan Wilson, 41. The incident occurred on July 27, 2022, on the 4300 block of 4th Street, SE. Wilson’s wife sustained gunshot wounds during the incident but survived. 

On June 24, the prosecution called as their last witness an MPD (Metropolitan Police Department) detective who gathered video footage from July 22, 2023 and July 27, 2023, taken at locations related to the incident.

The defense called the lead detective, who testified to seeing other vehicles that looked very similar to the shooter’s vehicle leaving the parking lot around the same time as the shooting. 

The lead detective also testified that the shooter’s vehicle was never found, that no passengers or drivers were visible throughout the video footage, and that no license plate was able to be seen on the shooter’s vehicle. 

Based on the footage from June 22, 2023, the prosecution argued that a black Honda identified as belonging to Jones could be seen following Brown’s silver Honda from a tobacco shop, where the two allegedly had a confrontation, to the site where the homicide occurred five days later. 

The prosecution used the footage from June 22, 2023, to support their argument that Jones and Brown got into a heated confrontation, which resulted in Brown following Jones to his home and shooting at him from his vehicle. 

The detective pieced together the footage tracking both Jones and Brown’s cars on June 22, 2023, showing that Brown waited outside of Jones’ home while Jones was picking up his pregnant partner and child. After the family left the home, the prosecution said a shoot-out took place, although the actual shooting is not visible on the footage because it was blocked by a tree. 

The defense argued that one of the vehicles exiting the parking lot after the June 27, 2023, shooting belonged to an individual out on parole who was also driving a dark Honda.

In response, the prosecution pointed out that the paroled individual was wearing a GPS ankle monitor that showed he was at the location, north e suspect’s car, when the shooting started.

Closing arguments are set for June 25.

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Early Morning Bus Stop Murder

DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe ruled on June 21 that there was probable cause for a defendant’s involvement in a pre-dawn fatal shooting at a bus stop, stating he could not think of “anything more terrifying” than this unprovoked offense.

Deonte Spicer, 37, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed for allegedly killing Tyvez Monroe, 27, on December 26, 2023 on the 600 block of Maryland Avenue, SW. 

According to court documents, officers located Monroe on the sidewalk of a Metro bus stop suffering from a gunshot wound to his head. He was transported to George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), where he died.

On June 21, the prosecution brought in a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective to the stand, who detailed the case. 

The prosecution showed video surveillance of an individual, identified as the defendant, allegedly shooting the victim at a bus stop on 7th Street, in addition to footage showing the defendant on a Metro bus before and after the shooting occurred.

Throughout the video, the individual identified as Spicer is seen with a dog described as having “distinct white paws,” according to the detective.

In a three-minute video clip from the bus stop, the individual identified as Spicer approaches the victim, who is sitting on a bench, and “daps” him up upon arriving at the bus stop. The individual identified as Spicer and the victim exchange words for a few minutes before the perpetrator fully unzips his coat and allegedly begins to pull a rifle from his front waistband. 

The victim holds his arms and hands out wide to his side while remaining seated on the bus stop bench.

The individual identified as Spicer then allegedly fires the weapon one time, shattering a glass panel behind the victim and causing the victim to fall to the ground. 

After allegedly shooting the victim, the individual identified as Spicer walks back in the same direction from which he came. 

The prosecution played video surveillance footage of an individual, identified as the defendant, entering a Metro bus parked in the same area where he initially exited a Metro bus. 

The detective testified that he executed a search warrant of the defendant’s home and recovered a rifle scope for a firearm, Spicer’s wallet, and a dog whose appearance matched the one shown in video surveillance. The detective also stated that the dog was later transferred to a shelter and that Spicer identified himself via a phone call inquiring about his dog.

Spicer’s defense attorney, Marnitta King, questioned the detective about the timing of the incident and clarified that the detective was referring to an individual shown in video surveillance as an individual “who looks like the defendant.”

In response to the timing of the incident, the detective referred to his police report and stated that the surveillance footage was synchronized.

Following the detective’s testimony, the prosecution argued that, based on the affidavit, video surveillance, and the detective’s testimony, it was clear that Spicer was the perpetrator who pulled out a rifle and shot the victim directly in the head.

King asserted that the affidavit makes a “good effort to confuse the reader about the timing of the incident.” She argued that it would have been “impossible” for her client to have been at the crime scene, since footage shows him a few minutes prior to the shooting a couple blocks away.

He would have had to “run faster than Usain Bolt,” said King.

Judge O’Keefe sided with the prosecution and found probable cause that Spicer committed first-degree murder. He cited the abundance of evidence, highlighting the presence of a dog, “which is very unique at four o’clock in the morning,” said Judge O’Keefe.

Following his ruling, King also requested her client’s release, stating that he would be able to return to his job at Amazon and has no history of failing to appear in court. She further claimed that it had been almost 17 years since he committed a major offense, citing a 2007 robbery case.

The prosecution argued that there could be no conditions that would assure the safety of the community, rebutting King’s arguments by detailing Spicer’s criminal history.

According to the prosecution, Spicer was released from prison in August 2022 and was on supervised release when he committed this alleged offense. The prosecution also noted a prison stabbing incident committed by the defendant in 2015.

Ultimately, Judge O’Keefe denied the request for release, referring to the severity of the crime. He stated, “Maybe there’s a reason to mitigate, but I can’t imagine what that is.”

Parties are slated to meet on September 19.

Judge Denies Severance of Homicide Co-Defendants’ Trials

DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe denied a motion to sever two “mutually hostile” homicide co-defendants from having a joint trial, asserting on June 21 that the “jury will not infer guilt” from one defendant to another.

Maurice Williams, 21, and Seaun McDowney, 20, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, attempt to commit a robbery while armed, conspiracy, and two counts of possession of a firearm for their alleged involvement in a robbery and fatal shooting of Marquette White, 20, on Jan. 21, 2022 at the 3800 block of Commodore Joshua Barney Drive, NE. 

McDowney’s defense attorney, Kevin Mosley, and Williams’ defense attorney, Brian McDaniel, filed separate severance motions and made arguments at a previous hearing on April 12.

Both defense counsels argued that a joint trial would substantially and unfairly prejudice the other defendant.

Mosley stated in his written motion that his client would like to call Williams to the stand because he would provide “compelling” exculpatory testimony.

Although Judge O’Keefe recognized the defenses were “adversarial,” “irreconcilable,” and attempting to place blame on each other, he denied the motion to sever.

Judge O’Keefe argued that he did not believe there was a valid basis to sever based on evidence that seemed to implicate both defendants. He stated the conflict between the defenses alone “would not sway the jury.”

Judge O’Keefe also added that separate trials would place an undue burden on the prosecution and would not be an efficient way to proceed.

The parties are slated to return on July 12.

‘He Hit a Whole Person, Man,’ Says Carjacking Defendant After Judge Denies Release

DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond found probable cause for charging a defendant with carjacking and denied him pre-trial release on June 24, despite the defendant’s assertion that the victim, “hit a whole person”. 

Michael Robinson, 39, is charged with unarmed carjacking for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on May 26 on the 3000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. The victim was an active Lyft driver who had a passenger in the back seat of the car, but both the driver and passenger were able to flee.

According to court documents, the Lyft driver stopped in the road after tapping a cyclist who pulled out suddenly in front of the car. The cyclist approached the driver with a second suspect, whom police later identified as Robinson. The two reportedly assaulted the victim until he got out of the car, at which point the unidentified cyclist drove off with the car. Robinson followed the victim down the sidewalk but got on a bus after the victim photographed him

At the June 24 hearing, the prosecution called as a witness a police detective with the carjacking task force at the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). 

The prosecution played a video captured from a Metro bus of the alleged crime. It showed the Lyft driver’s car stopping in the middle of the road and two individuals – allegedly the cyclist and Robinson – approaching the driver. In the video, the individual identified as Robinson opened the driver door and confronted the driver in what the prosecution characterized as an “aggressive manner.”

On cross examination, Robinson’s defense attorney, Martin Rosendorf, asked the detective if the video showed Robinson ever attempting to get into the car. The detective said it did not, but stated that, in her opinion, Robinson would not have approached the victim at all if he were not trying to get him out of his car.

During probable cause arguments, Rosendorf described Robinson as someone who was concerned for the cyclist. Rosendorf stated that Robinson watched the cyclist get hit by the Lyft driver and thought the driver was going to get away.

However, Judge Raymond found probable cause to continue the case due to the video evidence and the testimony given by the police detective.

Given’s Robinson’s prior felony convictions and failures to comply with previous release conditions, Judge Raymond denied him release.

After Judge Raymond ordered Robinso detained, Robinson began crumpling pieces of paper and mumbling incoherently at the judge. 

“He hit a whole person, man,” said Robinson as US Marshals removed him from the courtroom.

Parties are slated to appear before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on July 17.

Document: Police Arrest Second Suspect in Double Homicide

A shooting that occurred on March 7, 2023, on the 2700 block of Bruce Place, SE killed 23-year-old Dana Faulkener on the scene, injured 15-year-old Abdul Fuller on March 9, 2023.

Arrests were made for a 19-year-old man who was charged with first-degree murder while armed (premeditated) on December 21, 2023 and a 17-year-old male who was charged for second-degree murder while armed on June 21, 2024.

Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Resentenced After Non-Compliance

DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur resentenced a shooting defendant on June 24 after he failed to comply with his release conditions.

Robert Brown, 23, pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal and was sentenced in July of 2021 for assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or place of business. The charges stemmed from his involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Jan. 17, 2020, on the 900 block of Wahler Place, SE. The shooting injured two victims, who were minors, in addition to a one-year-old pit bull.

At the June 24 hearing, Brown was sentenced to 60 months for one charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, to be served concurrently with 13 months for carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or place of business. The defendant will receive credit for time served.   

Judge Arthur made this ruling due to the defendant’s history including probation violation, failure to appear in court and loss of contact with his supervisor. 

Brown’s defense attorney, Peter Cooper, cited mental health issues as the reason for Brown’s difficulty reporting to his supervisor and the court.

“You can be struggling but still make an effort,” Judge Arthur said in response.

Brown was required to register as a gun offender must serve three years of supervised release and pay $200 to the Victims of Violent Crime Fund (VVCF).