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A psychiatrist and psychologist hired by the Public Defender Service (PDS) testified about a murder defendant’s likelihood of becoming competent to stand trial during a Jan. 8 hearing that comes…
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On Nov. 16, a DC Superior Court judge found a defendant competent to stand trial. The 19-year-old defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit third-degree sex abuse and…
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A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a defendant for sentencing after he pleaded guilty to attempted kidnapping and simple assault. Michael Gasper picked up the charge for kidnapping a three-year-old…
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On Oct. 26, a DC Superior Court judge scheduled a plea deal hearing in a domestic violence case. The defendant is charged with two felonies, including assault with a dangerous…
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A DC Superior Court judge continued a mental observation hearing for a defendant accused of killing his father. Brandon Byrd is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing 44-year-old…
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On Oct. 2, a DC Superior Court judge ordered that a defendant continue receiving mental health treatment after he was found incompetent to stand trial for the second time. Evan…
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On Aug. 11, a DC Superior Court judge released a defendant into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) so she could care for her two hospitalized family members. The defendant…
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On Aug. 7, a defendant pleaded guilty and was released awaiting sentencing. Carina Powell, 27, was charged with robbery for demanding money from a bank on the 3800 block of…
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On Aug. 5, a defendant waived his right to have a hearing to determine if his case has enough evidence to go to trial. Anthony Owens, 40, and his co-defendant, Johnnie…
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A defendant was found incompetent to stand trial July 10. Derrell Taylor is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. He was detained at DC Jail, but was transferred to…
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A defendant pleaded guilty July 8 to carrying a pistol without a license and unlawful possession of ammunition and a high-capacity feeding device. Gregory Skinner pointed a handgun at a…
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A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant on the condition that he connect with mental health services and report to Pretrial Services Agency as directed. Edward Cowser appeared before…
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