After hearing from the victim’s family members, a homicide defendant was sentenced to serve a little more than 14 years in prison before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on Feb. 27 .
David Pena, 49 was originally charged with second-degree muder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence or dangerous offense, assault with a dangerous weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the shooting of Maurice Robinson, 24. The incident occurred on June 12, 2023, on the 3000 block of 30th Street, SE.
Judge Dayson sentenced him to 12 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter while armed, 5 years in prison for possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, 2.5 years in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon and a little over a year in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction. …