San Martin
– A Morgan Hill man who pleaded guilty Monday to one misdemeanor
child molestation charge will likely be placed on probation having
served about 18 weeks in county jail, according to the Santa Clara
County District Attorney’s office.
San Martin – A Morgan Hill man who pleaded guilty Monday to one misdemeanor child molestation charge will likely be placed on probation having served about 18 weeks in county jail, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office.
Juan “John” Macadaeg, 44, will be formally sentenced Jan. 31 in San Martin Superior Court, for sexually molesting a 17-year-old girl for as long as two months. He is free on his own recognizance.
“He will likely be placed on probation for three years,” Deputy District Attorney Rob Baker said Thursday. “And he will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.”
Macadaeg was arrested July 21, 2004, in Hollister after Morgan Hill officers received a call from the 17-year-old female that morning reporting she had been abused, MHPD Lt. Joe Sampson said.
Baker said he was pleased with the result.
“First of all, the victim doesn’t have to testify,” Baker said. “And he (Macadaeg) will have to register, for life, as a sex offender. Now he’s had to do some time. Hopefully, he’s learned a lesson.”
Baker said the fact that Macadaeg pleaded guilty, with credit for time served and good behavior, would likely mean he would not have to serve more time after the formal sentencing
