A shooting defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover on April 23.
Marquise Carter, 28, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 25, 2024, on the 1400 block of Park Road, NW that injured two people.
According to court documents, the victims and witnesses were driving when they were shot at by an unknown individual.
During the hearing, Stephen LoGerfo, Carter’s attorney, alerted Judge Glover of his intent to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, and Judge Glover accepted the waiver, finding Carter made the decision knowingly and voluntarily.
LoGerfo requested the court consider Carter’s release, arguing he is the full time caretaker for his six children. The prosecution asked that Carter continue to be held in this case, citing the violent nature of the offense, and that the safety of the community could not be guaranteed if he were to be released.
Judge Glover determined Carter should continue to be held.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 22.
