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By
Brigette Bagley
, Emily Carrillo - February 3, 2025
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno sentenced an assault defendant to 14 months of incarceration, but just one day in jail, for his involvement in a non-fatal stabbing, during a hearing on Jan. 31.
On Nov. 1, 2024, Harry Jhin, 38, pleaded guilty to simple assault and carrying a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on Dec. 23, 2021, that occurred on the 1500 block of 17th Street, NW.
Jhin’s defense attorney, Darryl Daniels, asked the court to delay Jhin’s sentencing, as he is still suffering from gunshot wounds and is anticipating vascular surgery.
Judge Salerno stated the defendant had ten months to schedule the procedure which doesn’t present an issue given the sentence.
The defense and prosecution presented similar sentencing requests of a short split sentence – 14 months of probation and one day of time served.
Therefore, Judge Salerno sentenced Jhin to 14 months for assault with a dangerous weapon and four months for carrying a dangerous weapon, which will run concurrently. The one-day Jhin served in jail will complete the time served requirement.
The judge also recommended that Jhin continue to seek substance and mental health treatment and have no contact with the victim.
No further dates have been set for the case.