DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz addressed a stabbing defendant’s rejection of a plea offer and her demand for second attorney in a hearing on Sept. 11.
Daniyah Dailey, 26, is charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of assault with significant bodily injury while armed, two counts of malicious disfigurement while armed, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and aggravated assault knowingly while armed. These charges come from her alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on November 27, 2021, on the 2000 block of 15th Place NE.
Dailey rejected the plea offer, which required her to plead guilty to aggravated assault and assault with a deadly weapon. This decision followed a lengthy conversation with Judge Kravitz under seal. He reiterated her concerns on the court record.
During their discussion, Dailey requested a second lawyer to ensure she has adequate legal representation. Judge Kravitz approved the motion and ordered a second defense attorney visit her in jail to ensure they would work well together before the next status hearing.
Prosecutors previously filed a motion on Feb. 28 to dismiss all charges against Tejan Bah, 34, in connection to this incident since he died on Feb. 6.
Parties are slated to reconvene for a status hearing on Oct. 17.
