GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Julio Martinez, 43, was sentenced Aug. 28 to 18 years in prison for committing two counts of lewd acts upon a child under 14 years of age and two counts of assault with intent to commit a lewd act upon a child under 14.
The offenses are all serious and violent felonies and considered strikes under California’s Three Strikes law. Martinez will also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
Jane Doe 1 reported that Martinez, a family member, had touched her thigh over the clothes on one occasion while she was sleeping. Jane Doe 2 reported that Maritnez had molested her on two separate occasions.
Both victims delayed reporting the crimes for over a year because they had a close relationship with Martinez, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office in a news release Aug. 29.
“According to research into sexual assault victim behavior, it is very common for victims to delay reporting the sexual abuse, especially when the victim is a minor and has a close relationship with the perpetrator,” stated the DA’s Office.
This case was investigated by Greenfield Police Department, while the victim was assisted by the District Attorney’s Office Victim Witness Program.
