(Yuba County DA release) — Yuba County Judge Julia Scrogin this (Friday) morning sentenced Rolando Perez-Tate, 37 of Plumas Lake, to 16 years in prison for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. Perez-Tale’s attorney asked the judge for leniency and sought a sentence of no more than six years. After hearing arguments from the defense and Deputy District Attorney Brad Morrow, Judge Scrogin imposed the maximum sentence, stating “the upper term is well deserved in this case.”

The crime came to light in January 2023, when Jane Doe disclosed to her mother that Perez-Tale had repeatedly sexually assaulted her, starting when she was seven years old, and continuing until she was 12. Jane’s mother and aunt immediately reported the disclosure to the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department, who investigated the case and arrested Perez-Tale that same night.

A jury of Yuba County citizens found Perez-Tale guilty back on May 17, 2024. Multiple witnesses testified during the trial, including Jane, her mother, Yuba County Detective Sergeant Fernando Machuca, Deputy Rosa Gonzalez, and Dr. Tiffany Anderson of the UC Davis Children’s Hospital CAARE Center. Perez-Tale took the stand in his own defense. The jury did not believe Perez-Tale’s denials, and believed Jane’s account, finding the sole count had been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Yuba County Deputy District Attorney Brad Morrow tried the case. Yuba County Sheriff’s Department Detective Rosa Gonzalez served as the investigating officer.

Thank you to the law enforcement officers in Yuba County who aided in the investigation, to Jane, for bravely coming forward with her account of victimization, and to Jane’s family and the Yuba County Victim/Witness department for their unwavering support of this young lady and her family.