A shooting defendant rejected a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on Nov. 4.
Alonzo Hinton, 39, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a prohibited weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Sept. 20 on the 100 block of Atlantic Street, SE.
During the hearing, prosecutors alerted Judge Pipe they had extended a plea offer, which would require Hinton to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license. If accepted, the prosecution would agree to dismiss other charges, and not seek an indictment.
Hinton’s defense attorney, Ferguson Evans, alerted the court of his intent to reject the offer.
Evans requested Hinton’s release, stating he has significant support from the community and stable employment, proving that he would be successful in supervised release.
Judge Pipe denied Hinton’s request for release, stating the circumstances have not changed. .
The parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 2.
