The accused pleaded guilty to sexual assault and robbery.
The victim was a stranger whom the accused contacted by phone and met at a subway station.
In a stairwell, the accused used threats and force to attempt sexual intercourse with the victim, and subsequently stole her cell phone.
The court imposed a sentence of 20 months in custody less credit for pre-sentence custody, plus three years probation, along with ancillary orders including a SOIRA order for 20 years and a weapons prohibition for 10 years.
The court balanced aggravating factors including the use of threats, the compounding robbery, and high risk for sexual recidivism against mitigating factors including the guilty plea, youthful first offender status, and family support.