Nolan B. Dawkins
Nolan B. Dawkins is a former circuit court judge for the Alexandria Circuit Court of the 18th Circuit in Virginia.[1] He served on the court from 2008 to 2020.[2] Dawkins retired from the bench on June 26, 2020.[3]
Education
Dawkins received his undergraduate degree from Central State University and his J.D. from Seton Hall University.[4]
Career
Before he joined the 18th Circuit Court, Dawkins served as a judge for the 18th District Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for fourteen years.[2]
Noteworthy cases
- See also: Alexandria Circuit Court, Virginia
On April 9, 2020, Judge Dawkins released Ibrahim Bouaichi, who was awaiting trial on charges of sexual assault, from jail due to public health concerns. Bouaichi's attorneys argued for his release due to the risk of infection for inmates and the attorneys visiting them in jail during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dawkins released Bouaichi on a $25,000 bond and on the condition that he remain at his home in Maryland other than to meet with the legal professionals representing him in the case.[5] Karla Dominguez accused Bouaichi of breaking into her residence and sexually assaulting her on October 10, 2019. Bouaichi was charged with six felony counts and later turned himself in on October 21, at which point he was ordered incarcerated without bond pending his trial.[6]
Following Bouaichi's release from jail, Dominguez was found fatally shot outside her apartment on July 29, 2020. Alexandria police alleged that Bouaichi committed the crime and obtained a warrant for his arrest. They found and pursued Bouaichi on August 5, and as they drew closer to arrest him, Bouaichi shot himself.[5] Bouaichi was hospitalized and later died on August 9. Media reporters attempted to contact Dawkins for comment and he did not respond.[6] CBS Baltimore noted that judges are often prohibited from commenting on pending cases.[7]
See also
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Virginia's Judicial System: Alexandria Circuit Court
- Virginia's Judicial System: Circuit Court Overview
Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia's Judicial System: Alexandria Circuit Court
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Washington Post, "1st Black Judge Named To City's Circuit Court," May 1, 2008
- ↑ NBC Washington, "Trailblazing Judge Hangs Up His Robe," June 26, 2020
- ↑ Martindale.com, Judge Profile: Nolan B. Dawkins
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Washington Post, "Released from jail at height of pandemic, Virginia rape suspect allegedly killed his accuser," August 7, 2020
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Washington Post, "Released prisoner accused of raping, killing Virginia woman has died," August 9, 2020
- ↑ CBS Baltimore, "Police: Rape Suspect, Freed Due To Virus, Kills Accuser," August 7, 2020
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Virginia, Western District of Virginia • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Virginia, Western District of Virginia
State courts:
Virginia Supreme Court • Virginia Court of Appeals • Virginia Circuit Courts • Virginia District Courts • Virginia Magistrates
State resources:
Courts in Virginia • Virginia judicial elections • Judicial selection in Virginia
