AUBURN - An Auburn man will spend at least a year and four months in prison for having sex with a minor.
Robert Stewart, 53, of 7 Parsons St., was sentenced Tuesday in Cayuga County Court to one and one-third to four years in prison. Stewart pleaded guilty March 4 to the felony of third-degree rape, admitting that he had sexual intercourse with and impregnated a 14-year-old girl in 2004.
Judge Mark Fandrich also issued a permanent order of protection on behalf of the victim, and Stewart will have to pay more than $1,300 in fees and surcharges.
Before announcing the sentence, Fandrich told Stewart that he was troubled by this case “more than most” because Stewart has not shown remorse for his actions.
Before pleading guilty last month, Stewart told the court that the girl was the one who initiated the contact.
“I would impose a longer sentence if I could do so,” Fandrich said.
Stewart declined to make a statement during the sentencing.
Also in court:
• An Auburn man admitted to possessing more than eight ounces of marijuana.
Caleb Hudgins, 20, of 21 S. Lewis St., also said in court that he had used the drug within a day of the hearing.
Hudgins was in the middle of pleading guilty to third-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony, when Fandrich asked if he had consumed any alcohol or controlled substances in the past 24 hours. The defendant said he had.
Surprised by the response, Fandrich repeated the question. Hudgins said he had used marijuana the night before, but said he was still of sound mind to understand the proceedings.
“I appreciate your candor,” Fandrich said.
Before hearing this, Fandrich had agreed to sentence Hudgins to no more than shock probation in exchange for the plea. Fandrich granted a request by defense attorney Simon Moody to have the defendant undergo a substance abuse evaluation.
Hudgins is scheduled to be sentenced May 27.
• David Campbell, 26, was ordered to spend weekends in jail for the next four months before serving five years of probation for selling marijuana. Campbell, of 1592 Wllington Ave., Savannah, also has to pay $530 in fees and restitution.
Campbell pleaded guilty in January to third-degree criminal sale of marijuana. He admitted to selling 28 grams of the substance in December 2006 in Weedsport.
The weekend jail term was issued so that Campbell can continue to work full-time to support his child, Fandrich said.
• Lorie Wentworth waived prosecution by indictment before pleading guilty to two counts of third-degree robbery. Wentworth, of 34 Bradford St., Auburn, admitted that she forcibly stole a purse from a woman and $40 from a cab driver Jan. 12 in Auburn.
Fandrich agreed to sentence the 19-year-old to one to three years in prison, pending a pre-sentence investigation. That term will make Wentworth eligible to attend shock camp, a military-style program, before being released under supervision.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 27.
• Scott Cardinale, 3 McConnell Ave., Auburn, maintained he is not guilty of burglary. According to defense attorney Kenton Foulke, the Cayuga County District Attorney's office offered to recommend a shock camp eligible sentence if Cardinale, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree burglary.
Along with the burglary count, Cardinale is charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and conspiracy. He was arrested in December 2007 after police accused him and another person of stealing computer and office equipment from a residence on Fort Street.
• Aaron Smith, of 8732 Dwyer Road, Montezuma, pleaded not guilty to nine felony and misdemeanor counts related to an alleged instance of domestic violence. He faces multiple counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree assault, both felonies. He also faces misdemeanor charges of menacing, child endangerment, criminal mischief and criminal trespassing.
• Rakeem K. Douglas, 28, of the Bronx, pleaded not guilty to multiple felony drug charges. He is accused of possessing heroin and marijuana with intent to sell it in Auburn Correctional Facility, after entering the prison as a visitor.
Staff writer Christopher Caskey can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 282 or christopher.caskey@lee.net
Judge Mark Fandrich also issued a permanent order of protection on behalf of the victim, and Stewart will have to pay more than $1,300 in fees and surcharges.
Before announcing the sentence, Fandrich told Stewart that he was troubled by this case “more than most” because Stewart has not shown remorse for his actions.
Before pleading guilty last month, Stewart told the court that the girl was the one who initiated the contact.
“I would impose a longer sentence if I could do so,” Fandrich said.
Stewart declined to make a statement during the sentencing.
Also in court:
• An Auburn man admitted to possessing more than eight ounces of marijuana.
Caleb Hudgins, 20, of 21 S. Lewis St., also said in court that he had used the drug within a day of the hearing.
Hudgins was in the middle of pleading guilty to third-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony, when Fandrich asked if he had consumed any alcohol or controlled substances in the past 24 hours. The defendant said he had.
Surprised by the response, Fandrich repeated the question. Hudgins said he had used marijuana the night before, but said he was still of sound mind to understand the proceedings.
“I appreciate your candor,” Fandrich said.
Before hearing this, Fandrich had agreed to sentence Hudgins to no more than shock probation in exchange for the plea. Fandrich granted a request by defense attorney Simon Moody to have the defendant undergo a substance abuse evaluation.
Hudgins is scheduled to be sentenced May 27.
• David Campbell, 26, was ordered to spend weekends in jail for the next four months before serving five years of probation for selling marijuana. Campbell, of 1592 Wllington Ave., Savannah, also has to pay $530 in fees and restitution.
Campbell pleaded guilty in January to third-degree criminal sale of marijuana. He admitted to selling 28 grams of the substance in December 2006 in Weedsport.
The weekend jail term was issued so that Campbell can continue to work full-time to support his child, Fandrich said.
• Lorie Wentworth waived prosecution by indictment before pleading guilty to two counts of third-degree robbery. Wentworth, of 34 Bradford St., Auburn, admitted that she forcibly stole a purse from a woman and $40 from a cab driver Jan. 12 in Auburn.
Fandrich agreed to sentence the 19-year-old to one to three years in prison, pending a pre-sentence investigation. That term will make Wentworth eligible to attend shock camp, a military-style program, before being released under supervision.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 27.
• Scott Cardinale, 3 McConnell Ave., Auburn, maintained he is not guilty of burglary. According to defense attorney Kenton Foulke, the Cayuga County District Attorney's office offered to recommend a shock camp eligible sentence if Cardinale, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree burglary.
Along with the burglary count, Cardinale is charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and conspiracy. He was arrested in December 2007 after police accused him and another person of stealing computer and office equipment from a residence on Fort Street.
• Aaron Smith, of 8732 Dwyer Road, Montezuma, pleaded not guilty to nine felony and misdemeanor counts related to an alleged instance of domestic violence. He faces multiple counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree assault, both felonies. He also faces misdemeanor charges of menacing, child endangerment, criminal mischief and criminal trespassing.
• Rakeem K. Douglas, 28, of the Bronx, pleaded not guilty to multiple felony drug charges. He is accused of possessing heroin and marijuana with intent to sell it in Auburn Correctional Facility, after entering the prison as a visitor.
Staff writer Christopher Caskey can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 282 or christopher.caskey@lee.net
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