Office of the District Attorney
Ronald J. Freitas is the 42nd District Attorney to lead San Joaquin County’s chief law enforcement agency. This administration maintains a zero-tolerance approach to prosecuting criminals, working with local, state, and federal partners to create a safe and secure San Joaquin County for everyone.
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Stockton, CA – A San Joaquin County jury has convicted Antonio Hernandez, 59, on 35 counts of child sexual abuse. The charges include:
The abuse began when the victim was just seven years old and continued for seven years until the child courageously came forward in October 2023. The defendant now faces a sentence of 740 years to life in prison, with sentencing set for February 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Department 7A of the San Joaquin County Superior Court, presided over by Judge Lance Jacot.
STATEMENT FROM DISTRICT ATTORNEY RON FREITAS
“If you prey on the most vulnerable among us, we will find you, we will prosecute you, and we will ensure that you are removed from society forever. The sheer bravery of this young survivor in standing up to their abuser is nothing short of heroic, and because of their courage, this predator will never have the opportunity to harm another child. Our office, alongside our law enforcement partners, will relentlessly pursue justice for victims and ensure that the full weight of the law is brought down on those who commit these despicable crimes.”
The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office would like to extend our gratitude to DDA Victor Bachand and the prosecution team, Detective Romero of the Stockton Police Department, the men and women of the jury, and the Honorable Lance Jacot for overseeing this case judiciously.
A Family Justice Center is a collaborative model of service delivery that brings together a range of resources and support services under one roof to better serve victims of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse, Child Abuse, and Stalking.
The goal of a Family Justice Center is to provide comprehensive and coordinated support to individuals and families affected by abuse, helping them to feel safe and supported as they navigate the process of seeking help and rebuilding their lives.
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