Robert Arnold Stand, Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor, South Dakota 2013

A McLaughlin man is facing serious charges after being indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Robert Arnold Stand, a 25-year-old from McLaughlin, South Dakota, was charged with the crime on November 14, 2013.

The indictment alleges that on October 5, 2013, Stand engaged in and attempted to engage in a sexual act with a minor. If convicted, Stand faces a mandatory minimum of 30 years of imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine, as well as a mandatory minimum of 5 years up to life of supervised release.

Stand appeared before U.S. Magistrate William D. Gerdes on November 19, 2013, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuting the case.

The charge is merely an accusation, and Stand is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. If Stand is found to have violated any condition of his supervised release, he may be incarcerated for an additional term of up to 5 years for each violation, with one exception. If Stand commits a new felony violation of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and other abuse of children, transportation for illegal sexual activity and related crimes, kidnapping, or sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion, while on supervised release, he may be incarcerated for a mandatory minimum term of 5 years up to life for each violation.

Stand was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. A trial date has not been set. The maximum penalty also includes a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, and restitution may be ordered.

This case serves as a reminder of the severity of sex crimes and the importance of protecting our children. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are working tirelessly to bring justice to the victims and their families. This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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