DC Superior Court Judge Di Toro imposed a suspended sentenced of two years to a carjacking defendant on Jan. 21.
On Oct. 28, 2025, Dekhyri Greene, 17, pleaded guilty to robbery, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business for his involvement in an armed carjacking on Aug. 8, 2025 on the 1200 block of Mississippi Avenue, SE.
Greene is charged under Title 16, which allows juveniles to be charged as adults for certain serious offenses.
At sentencing, the victim said that at the time of the offense, she was homeless and living in her car. In addition, the victim said her grandfather’s ashes were destroyed during the carjacking.
Judge Di Toro said the victim’s statements moved her.
The prosecutor requested Greene serve five years in prison for how his actions impacted the victim.
Varsha Govindaraju, Greene’s attorney, requested a sentence that would avoid the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Greene was set to be transferred to the DC Jail on his 18th birthday next month. Govindarju said, if released, Greene would live with his father and his father’s fianceé.
A social worker for the Public Defender Services (PDS) also expressed concern about the lack of mental health services and high school classes available at the jail and BOP. Bresnahan said Greene expressed interest in graduating high school and attending college.
Greene’s family, coaches, and a mentor also wrote letters supporting him to the court. Judge Di Toro read a handwritten letter from Greene that he was too nervous to read aloud. In the letter, Greene took responsibility and expressed his deep regret.
When the social worker said that Greene’s family was extremely open to continuing his therapy, Greene’s father spoke up and said “Me,” pointing at himself.
Govindaraju also requested a sentence under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA), which allows people under 25 who are convicted of certain crimes to have their convictions sealed or cleared after they successfully complete their sentence and potentially offers sentencing flexibility.
Judge Di Toro found it appropriate to apply the YRA and sentenced Greene to two years for each charge, all suspended, in favor of one-and-a-half years of probation. Greene must also register as a gun offender in DC.
Requirements of Greene’s probation include alcohol and drug testing, educational and vocational training, and 90 hours of community service. If he fails to complete the requirements, Greene will be required to serve the two years of imprisonment.
A probation review hearing is set for Feb. 27.
