Alleged molestor Chad Smith resolved his case today by pleading guilty to Count 3, PC 288 (a), lewd and lascivious act upon a child His third jury trial was scheduled for January 6.
This is a serious and violent felony and a strike offense and makes Smith ineligible for probation for future convictions.
The plea is for 8 years in prison which is the maximum term for that count. Smith has to serve 85% of that time. Smith waived all his pre sentence credits which are substantial since he has been in custody since his arrest; he waived his appellate rights. The rest of the counts were dismissed with a Harvey reservation. He will have to register as a sex offender for life. Smith was convicted on three misdemeanor courts after his second jury trial; the charges were disobeying a court order.
Upon release, Smith can be placed on parole for up to 10 years. If he violates parole, the consequence is 6 months in prison for each violation, not to exceed five years.
People will not file charges in "non indicated matters. This is regarding an offer Smith made to Jane Doe #1 in family court. He offered to pay her $40,000 if she did not testify.
Two previous jury trials resulted in mistrials. There had been ongoing attempts to resolve the case, including a judicial intervention at the last hearing.
Instead of being grateful that he is not in prison for life, Smith paused before answering yes and had to make a big deal about what he was pleading to by spouting off. He looked unrepentant.
Jane Doe 1 and 2 and their family members were in court. Smith's brother, Rick was in court.
No other media was in court.
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