I just looked up the charge. This is what 288 (a) states:
288. (a) Any person who willfully and lewdly commits any lewd or lascivious act, including any of the acts constituting other crimes provided for in Part 1, upon or with the body, or any part or member thereof, of a child who is under the age of 14 years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust, passions, or sexual desires of that person or the child, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for three, six, or eight years.
As far as I can tell, it's a pretty narrow charge.
Narrow charge but up to 8 years per count. Multiple counts. Given it is a narrow charge it is easier to prove. Now if this guy did it say 6 times with a history of priors, he would be facing 48 years. A judge knowing his history might be inclined to max out his time. 48 years for Mike is life. Yep, I think justice may agree with me on this case.
288. (a) Any person who willfully and lewdly commits any lewd or lascivious act, including any of the acts constituting other crimes provided for in Part 1, upon or with the body, or any part or member thereof, of a child who is under the age of 14 years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust, passions, or sexual desires of that person or the child, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for three, six, or eight years. As far as I can tell, it's a pretty narrow charge.
Are you crazy? You think that's not so bad or what? Excuse me if I'm reading you wrong.