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By
Radhakund Ramnarine
- August 19, 2024
Court
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Daily Stories
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Homicides
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Shooting
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Suspects
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Victims
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A judge and counsel set upcoming court dates in a non-fatal shooting case. DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt’s conducted a status hearing for Jeremiah Smalls on August 14 who is charged with felony domestic violence on two counts, including intent to kill while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon.
According to the US Marshal service, Smalls refused get off the bus from jail to the courthouse, and as a result a hearing on DNA evidence was rescheduled to November 14, 2024 and Judge Brandt decided to move forward with the trial readiness calendar to deal with administrative matters,.
The estimated length for the prosecution’s case is one week. While the defense presentation would be one-to-two days.
The prosecution expects to have eight witnesses, including one expert. Defense will have a maximum of two witnesses with no experts.
The judge ordered that all motions be filed by Sept. 20. Opposition responses are set for Oct. 31 The expert notice deadline was set for Sept. 30 Exhibit and witness lists are due Nov. 12.
The motions hearing date is expected to be Nov. 8, 2024.