NORWICH – Chenango County Court convened for an afternoon session on Monday, July 11, where the case of Aaron J. Squires, 36 of Norwich, was heard.

Squires appeared with his appointed defense attorney, John Cameron. Assistant District Attorney Laura Parker represented the people of Chenango County in the case, while The Honorable Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. presided over matters.

Based on an incident dating back to Jan. 26, 2016, Squires originally faced charges of the class E felony of rape in the third degree; the class E felony of incest in the third degree; and the class A misdemeanor of endangering the welfare of a child.

In a plea deal with the DA's Office, Squires agreed to enter a plea of guilty to the class E felony of rape in the third degree.

According to New York State Law, a person is guilty of rape in the third degree (the lowest degree of the offense) when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person who is incapable of consent by reason of some factor other than being less than 17 years old; or who is less than 17 years old, and the defendant is 21 years old or more; or without such person's consent, which is withheld for some other reason than incapacity to consent.