On Dec. 1, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein continued a sentencing due to a defendant’s changing circumstance.
Rickeis Watkins, 23, pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license for his involvement in a shooting that occurred on March 24, 2022, on the 1400 block of Brentwood Road, NE. According to police records, there were no injuries reported at the scene.
Watkins currently has two pending cases in Maryland.
According to court documents, Watkins entered into a guilty plea on two charges including distribution of drugs, and possession of a firearm.
Watkin’s defense attorney, Peter Odom, stated to the court that his guilty plea would affect Watkins’ criminal history score which impacts the severity of the sentence.
Due to the change, Odom requested that the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) deliver an updated pre-sentencing report. Odom also requested that the sentencing be continued for thirty days.
The prosecution agreed.
Judge Epstein continued sentencing for thirty days in light of new information.
Watkins is now set to be sentenced on Jan. 3.
