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Local man sentenced to 35 years for sexual assault

PHARR — A local man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of Sexual Assault.Jose Roberto Aguilar, 43, underwent a four-day jury trial in which the State reached a plea agreement with the defense, a release said.In exchange for waiving his right to have the jury determine his punishment, Aguilar agreed to the 35-year sentence. The release also said that Aguilar plead true to two enhancement paragraphs — which officially designates him as a habitual offender under state law.Aguilar also waived his right to appeal and to file a motion for a new trial.According to Hidalgo County ...

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