A Bakersfield man who took a plea deal for having sex with a minor, has been sentenced to one year in jail and three years probation. Matthew Hays, 21, will spend a year at the Kern County Jail. Once released Hays will not be able to associate with minors or frequent places where they gather.
He also must undergo counseling and pay the victim an undisclosed amount of restitution. Police say Hays had an ongoing sexual relationship with a 15-year old girl. The victim told police Hays communicated with her and exchanged explicit material with her on the Internet.
