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2015 Halloween Murder Defendant Accepts Plea Agreement

The prosecution extended a plea deal to Burris of 30 years, suspending all but 15 years for second-degree murder, the first five years without the possibility of parole and five years of supervised probation with mental health treatment and five years to be served concurrently for firearm use in a felony crime. Burris will register as a gun offender upon release.

Windsor Avenue Shooting Defendant Sentenced

Accompanied by defense attorney Christopher O’Meara, Davis was sentenced to eight years for first-degree assault, which will run concurrently to his sentence in another case. For firearm use in a felony violent crime, Judge Handy sentenced him to another concurrent eight-year prison term. Upon release, Davis will be required to register as a gun offender. He will also have to pay all related court costs.

Man sentenced for stabbing, sexual assault of Baltimore Dunkin’ Donuts employee

“The actions of this defendant are absolutely horrific and have undoubtedly caused immeasurable trauma for the victim and their family,” State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said in a news release. “I want to thank ASAs Robert Render and Keera Gilbert for their skillful prosecution of this case and Victim Witness Advocate Aida Alajbegovic for providing the critical support needed to guide the survivor through the difficult trial experience. Under my administration, our office will be guided by the needs of victims in Baltimore, their trauma, and how we can ensure justice and accountability for them.”