By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
An Ellis man entered an Alford plea on an amended charge of indecent liberties with a child on Sept. 3 in Ellis County District Court.
In an Alford plea, the defendant maintains his or her innocent, while admitting the prosecution has enough evidence to convince a judge or jury to find him or her guilty.
Heath Ryan Robins was charged with rape, two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and aggravated criminal sodomy, all with a child younger than 14, according to court records.
Per his plea agreement, one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child charge and the rape and aggravated criminal sodomy charges were dismissed, according to court records.
One count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child was amended to indecent liberties, according to court records.
The defendant is an anticipated to have a criminal history that will fall to a sentencing range of 128 to 114 months in prison, according to court records.
In the plea agreement, the state is requesting a sentence of 114 months in prison.
The defendant will also have to register as a sex offender.
Robbins is scheduled for sentencing at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 in Ellis County District Court.