Betty Ballester Archives - Page 2 of 3

Judge Continues Hearings for Domestic Violence Cases

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 3, 2020
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details On Nov. 3, a DC Superior Court judge continued six hearings for domestic violence cases. Defense attorney Betty Ballester’s client is charged with simple assault, obstruction of justice, destruction of... Read More

Judge Issues 3 Bench Warrants During Probation, Pretrial Hearings

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 7, 2020
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A DC Superior Court judge issues three bench warrants during the eight probation and pretrial hearings over which she presided on Oct. 7. Judge Julie Becker issued a bench warrant... Read More

Judge Issues 3 Bench Warrants During Probation, Pretrial Hearings

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 7, 2020
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A DC Superior Court judge issues three bench warrants during the eight probation and pretrial hearings over which she presided on Oct. 7. Judge Julie Becker issued a bench warrant... Read More

Judge Reschedules Trial in Murder Case

Details During a motion hearing on March 12, a new trial date was set for an almost six-year-old murder case. Mark Bowser is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with... Read More

Judge Needs More Time to Decide on New Trial

Details During a status hearing March 9, a judge said she would need at least 30 days to decide whether or not to grant the defense’s motion for a new trial. ... Read More

Judge Grants Defense Request for Extra Time in Light of Possible Plea Deal

Details During a status hearing, Jan. 23, a defense attorney asked a DC Superior Court judge for more time to discuss plea deals with a murder defendant. DeAndre Houston, 20, was... Read More

Judge Appoints New Attorney for Murder Defendant

Details During an ascertainment of counsel hearing Nov. 15, a murder defendant received new counsel. Gary Proctor, 41, was convicted of first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime... Read More

Judge Appoints New Attorney for Murder Defendant

Details During an ascertainment of counsel hearing Nov. 15, a murder defendant received new counsel. Gary Proctor, 41, was convicted of first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime... Read More

Judge Gives Murder Defendant Credit for Time Served

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a murder defendant to eight years in prison but gave him credit for time served for cooperating with the prosecution. Steven Pugh pleaded guilty... Read More

Judge Extends Time for Plea Deal Discussions

Details During a status hearing on Nov. 12, a defense attorney requested time to discuss a plea deal. David Hahqwon Beale, 21, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder

Details During a felony arraignment Aug. 29, a murder defendant pleaded not-guilty to all charges. David Hahqwon Beale, 21, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder

Details During a felony arraignment Aug. 29, a murder defendant pleaded not-guilty to all charges. David Hahqwon Beale, 21, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in... Read More