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Man sentenced for aggravated sexual assault of a child

HAYS COUNTY CRIME

Joseph Pavelka, IX, formerly of San Marcos, was found guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and one count of indecency with a child by sexual contact, according to Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins.

Pavelka was not eligible for probation based on the severity of the offenses. He was sentenced on Oct. 10, by presiding Judge Gary Steel, of the 274th Judicial District, to six years in prison on all three counts to run concurrently. Pavelka is required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

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