A domestic stabbing defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on Oct. 21.
Antonio Williams, 59, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. These charges stem from his involvement in a domestic dispute that led to a stabbing on Aug. 1, at the 2600 block of Q Street, SE.
Williams pled guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. The maximum penalty for this charge is five years incarceration and or a $12,500 fine.
The prosecution waived their right to sentencing enhancements and reserve step backs. Additionally, they are seeking to cap their recommendation at the bottom half of the sentencing guidelines.
According to the prosecution, had the case gone to trial, they would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that on Aug. 1 the defendant was in an argument with the victim, he grabbed a knife during the dispute, and cut the victim’s ear.
Parties are slated to reconvene Dec. 19.
