Weekly Review: Judges Only Release 9 Percent of Cases Heard
Judges presided over 36 defendants cases at the DC Superior Courthouse between May 11 and May 15. Of those cases, only nine percent of the defendants were released. DC Superior…
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Judges presided over 36 defendants cases at the DC Superior Courthouse between May 11 and May 15. Of those cases, only nine percent of the defendants were released. DC Superior…
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Two doctors testified during a murder defendant’s mental observation hearing on May 14. Alisa Randall, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing 59-year-old Ronald Jones in an apartment…
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During a mental observation hearing on March 11, a defense attorney said that the prosecution is unable to see the private medical files of his client. Alisa Randall, 31, is…
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During a mental observation hearing Jan. 24, a defense attorney claimed that the prosecution was not following through on a court order that a DC Superior Court judge issued. Alisa…
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A murder defendant is still incompetent to stand trial, according to a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). Alisa Randall, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed…
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A report stated that even though a murder defendant is not competent to stand trial now, she will likely gain competency after treatment. Alisa Randall, 31, is charged with second-degree…
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On Oct. 21, a murder defendant’s mental health evaluation revealed that she is still not competent to stand trial. Alisa Randall, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for…
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During a Sept. 24 mental observation hearing, a judge ordered a murder defendant to undergo a second full competency examination after not completing an earlier screening. Alisa Randall, 31, is…
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During a mental observation hearing Aug. 23, defense counsel requested additional information about a victim’s past to build a case around self-defense. On July 15, officers arrested 31-year-old Alisa Randall for allegedly…
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During a felony status conference on Aug. 20, a judge ordered a murder defendant to undergo a 24-hour mental exam. A mental observation hearing is scheduled to follow the exam….
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During the month of July, there were 20 homicides, four more than June. Eighteen of the homicides were gun-related, one involved a sharp object and a weapon connected to a…
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A murder defendant was removed July 31 from a courtroom after she repeatedly interrupted judicial proceedings. Alisa Randall, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing Ronald…
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