Isaac Padilla, Sexual Contact with a Minor, South Dakota 2017

Sex Crime in South Dakota: 24-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Touching Minor

Denver, Colorado, resident Isaac Padilla, 24, has been sentenced for sexual contact with a minor in South Dakota. The incident occurred on February 25, 2017, when Padilla intentionally touched the breast of a 15-year-old girl through her clothing. He was intoxicated at the time of the crime.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Padilla was charged with Sexual Contact with a Minor, a federal offense. He was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 7, 2017. Following his indictment, Padilla pled guilty to the charges on April 25, 2017.

U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange presided over the sentencing hearing, which took place on July 31, 2017. Padilla was sentenced to 10 months in custody, 5 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

The case was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuted the case.

Padilla was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following his sentencing. This case highlights the severe consequences that come with committing sex crimes against minors in South Dakota.

Defendant’s Information:

Defendant Name: Isaac Padilla
Exact Criminal Charges: Sexual Contact with a Minor
City and State: Denver, Colorado
Exact Date: July 31, 2017 (sentencing), February 25, 2017 (crime date)
Sentence or Outcome: 10 months in custody, 5 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100
Dollar Amounts: $100 (special assessment)