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Lubbock man gets 8 years for indecency with a child
Gerardo Mata, 35, of Lubbock was sentenced to eight years in prison for indecency with a child with sexual contact, a Lubbock court ruled. Mata also received 343 days of jail credit toward that sentence, suggesting he had been held since his arrest, meaning the clock on his sentence was already running before the court issued its ruling.
Mata also received 343 days of jail credit toward that sentence, suggesting he had been held since his arrest, meaning the clock on his sentence was already running before the court issued its ruling. As part of the conviction, he was ordered to register as a sex offender.
Sex offender registration requirements in Texas follow a person for years, sometimes for life, depending on the offense, and affect where someone can live, work, and travel once released.
Texas law treats indecency with a child with sexual contact as a serious felony, and Lubbock courts have consistently handed down significant prison time in such cases.
Eight years is the floor many Lubbock residents will compare against the severity of the charge.
Common questions
How much prison time did Gerardo Mata get for indecency with a child in Lubbock?
- Gerardo Mata was sentenced to eight years in prison. He also received 343 days of jail credit, meaning his sentence was already running from the time of his arrest before the court issued its ruling.
Does Gerardo Mata have to register as a sex offender after his Lubbock conviction?
- Yes, Mata was ordered to register as a sex offender as part of his conviction. In Texas, sex offender registration can last years or even a lifetime depending on the offense, and it restricts where a person can live, work, and travel after release.
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