RON FREITAS
District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney
Protecting our community for 175 Years
Protecting our community for 175 Years
For Immediate Release
Breaking News
June 26, 2025
San Joaquin County Stepfather Antonio Hernandez Sentenced to 105 Years to life for 35 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse
District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today that Antonio Hernandez, 59, was sentenced to 150 years to life in prison in Department 7A of the San Joaquin County Superior Court for 35 counts of sexual abuse against his stepdaughter.
The abuse began when the victim was seven years old and continued for five years until she courageously came forward in October 2023.
The sentence was structured as follows:
• Count 1: PC 288.7(a), Rape of a child 10 or under, 25 years to life (Counts 2-8 concurrent)
• Count 9: PC 288.7(a), Rape of a child 10 or under, 25 years to life (Counts 10-20 concurrent)
• Count 21: PC 288.7(a), Rape of a child 10 or under, 25 years to life (Counts 22-24 concurrent)
• Count 25: PC 288.7(b), Oral copulation of a child 10 or under, 15 years to life (Count 26 concurrent)
• Count 27: PC 288.7(b), Oral copulation of a child 10 or under, 15 years to life (Count 28 concurrent)
• Counts 29-32: PC 288(a), Lewd and lascivious act on a child under 14, 6 years each (concurrent)
• Counts 33-35: PC 261(a)(2), Rape by force or fear, 11 years each (concurrent)
The court imposed a sentence of 105 years to life.
STATEMENT FROM DISTRICT ATTORNEY RON FREITAS:
“The courage of this young survivor in confronting her abuser is truly inspiring, and her bravery has ensured that this predator will spend the rest of his life behind bars, unable to harm another child. My office remains resolute in our commitment to relentlessly pursue those who prey on the vulnerable, ensuring they face the full consequences of their actions. We stand with survivors and will continue to fight for justice on their behalf.”
The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office extends its deepest gratitude to Deputy District Attorney Victor Bachand and the prosecution team for their tireless dedication, Detective Romero of the Stockton Police Department for their thorough investigation, and the men and women of the jury for their service. We also commend the victim for her extraordinary strength and bravery in coming forward. That courage made this conviction and sentence possible.
Ron Freitas
District Attorney, San Joaquin County
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