WESTMINSTER - Orange County Register reports that an auto mechanic has been charged with sexual assault of five women in 2007 during auto repair service.
Adrian Fuerte, 39, Tustin, pleaded guilty on Monday on felony forcible rape and assault with the intent to commit rape, and two misdemeanor sexual assault and battery and one misdemeanor battery.
He was sentenced to15 years in prison by Orange County Superior Court on Nov. 6.
Fuerte worked as a Mechanic at Econo Lube and Tune in Garden Grove in 2007. During the time, he lured women into his service and abused and assaulted them at the car repairs.
The first case occurred on Oct. 30 when Fuerte was serving on a woman's car and he reported sexually assaulted her, according to Garden Grove police.
There are five women reported the assaults to the Garden Grove Police Department.
All the five sexual assaults were reported to happen in the Garden Grove location.
Misdemeanor Sexual Battery, according to California Criminal law penal code section 243.4, defines as the touching of the intimate part of another without consent of the other person for sexual arousal, sexual abuse or sexual gratification.
Felony sexual battery, under Penal Code 243.4, defines as an act for the sexual purposes as above. Sexual assault can include violent sex crimes, including statutory rape. Sexual battery, different from rape charges, it does not require the offender engage in penetration or sexual intercourse.
Sex crimes are one of the most prosecuted in California and if convicted, the punishment can be very severe, including prison time, fines, mandatory programs, probation, and register as a sex offender.
If you have been arrested or charged with sexual assault in Orange County, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Tustin, Laguna Beach, Anaheim, Orange, Westminster and all surrounding areas, it is important to consult a qualified and experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney immediately.
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