K.J. was found guilty of sexual assault against J.C., a 34-year-old woman with the functional capacity of a 5-9 year old.
The sentencing hearing addressed disputed facts, including the extent of sexual misconduct and a history of abuse, which the court found not proven beyond a reasonable doubt except for one incident.
The court considered aggravating factors such as K.J.'s prior sexual misconduct convictions, J.C.'s vulnerability, a trust-like relationship, and the severe impact on the victim.
Mitigating factors were few.
The court applied sentencing principles of denunciation and deterrence, imposing a sentence of 6 years imprisonment along with ancillary orders.
