Judge John McCabe Archives

Domestic Violence Defendant Plans to Enter Into Deferred Sentencing Agreement

By Will Lawrence [former] - July 6, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Suspects |

Details On July 6, defense attorney Kevin Robertson said his client is willing to enter into a Deferred Sentencing Agreement (DSA) as part of a plea offer from the prosecution. In... Read More

Judge Releases Four Domestic Violence Defendants, Holds One

Details On June 27, 23 defendants were brought before the DC Superior Court for presentments. Five domestic violence defendants were charged with simple assault. Four of them were released on their... Read More

Domestic Violence Defendant Enters into Deferred Sentencing Agreement

Details A domestic violence defendant accepted a plea deal, allowing him to enter into a Deferred Sentencing Agreement (DSA). The defendant was initially charged with first-degree cruelty to children, but the... Read More

Judge Warns Domestic Violence Defendant to Comply with Release Conditions

Details A domestic violence defendant needs to comply with her release conditions if she wants to avoid an arrest warrant, a A DC Superior Court judge said Feb. 23. The defendant... Read More

Judge Schedules Detention Hearing for Domestic Violence Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a detention hearing for a defendant who violated the terms of his pretrial release. The defendant is charged with simple assault, possession of a... Read More

Judge Reschedules Probation Hearing

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 10, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Probation |

Details A DC Superior Court judge rescheduled a probation show cause hearing after a defense attorney asked for more time to speak with his client. The defendant was sentenced to probation... Read More

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

Defendants Plead Guilty in Domestic Violence Matters

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 29, 2020
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details One Sept. 28, two domestic violence defendants pleaded guilty to simple assault. The defendants, Alejandro Mejia-Nava and Aziz Benassou, entered into Deferred Sentencing Agreements (DSA) with the prosecution. This means... Read More

Domestic Violence Defendant Sentenced Under Youth Act

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a domestic violence defendant for simple assault under the Youth Rehabilitation Act Judge John McCabe sentenced Taylor Lyons to 90 days in jail, all... Read More

Domestic Violence Defendant Enters Into Agreement with Prosecution

Details A domestic violence defendant entered into a Deferred Sentencing Agreement (DSA) with the prosecution. Sawan West was charged with two counts of destruction of property less than $1,000. West, 19,... Read More

Judge Sentences Domestic Violence Defendant to Probation

Details On Sept. 14, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a domestic violence defendant to 12 months of probation. Ashleigh McDonald pleaded guilty to simple assault. As part of the plea... Read More

Plea Deal in Domestic Violence Case Falls Apart

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued a domestic violence case after a plea deal fell through. The 21-year-old defendant is charged with simple assault, attempted threats and obstruction. The defense... Read More