A shooting defendant accepted a plea deal to a drug charge before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Nov. 8.
Deandre Christan, 29, was originally charged with assault with the intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in a shooting that occurred on the 200 block of M Street, SW on Sept. 5, 2023.
According to court documents, Christan and another male were in an apartment when three individuals allegedly broke in and shot the victim. Christan shot back at the individuals — indicating self-defense.
Brandi Harden, Christan’s attorney, informed the Court of a deal through which Christan would plead guilty to possession with the intent to distribute marijuana as a felony since he was in possession of half-a-pound of marijuana when arrested.
All original charges were to be dismissed as part of then agreement.
The defense was ready to proceed with sentencing, claiming that there was no need for a pre-sentence report due to this being Christan’s first offense. However, Judge Epstein ruled the analysis was necessary.
Judge Epstein also granted Christan’s release as he awaits sentencing.
Parties are set to reconvene on Jan. 16.
