NH Woman Gets Prison for Sex Assault of Boy - Updated

(Nashua, New Hampshire) In June 2008, 38-year-old Robin Mowery was convicted of four counts of felony sexual assault for engaging in sex with a 15-year-old boy in 2006.

Today, a judge admitted he was using a societal double standard in sentencing Mowery to a two-to-four-year prison term.

Assistant County Attorney Patricia LaFrance had requested roughly eight and one-half to 21 years in prison.

“Like it or not, an underage boy having sex with an older-aged girl is viewed differently than the other way around,” Hillsborough County Superior Court Judge Robert Lynn said before handing down the sentence on Nashua resident Robin Mowery.

Mowery also received three concurrent 3 1/2- to- seven-year sentences that are suspended for good behavior upon completion of the first sentence.

LaFrance left the courtroom visibly pissed. She said prosecutors are reviewing Mowery's testimony for untruths that could lead to more charges.

Mowery will receive 180 days time-served credit on her first sentence. The other three sentences will be suspended pending her good behavior and the following of guidelines for registered sex offenders.

She can no longer have intentional contact with those under 16, except with family members. She must also undergo sex offender treatment.

Mowery should thank the Almighty for the shape of her skin. If a man had been sentenced by Judge "Double Standard" Lynn, he would rot for at least a couple decades behind bars.

Frankly, I truly sense that Judge Lynn was trying his best to figure out a way to prevent Mowery from having to spend any time in prison.


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Nashua Woman Accused of Sex Assault of Boy
[Previous 8/03/06 post]
(Nashua, New Hampshire) A 35-year-old Nashua woman, Robin Mowery, is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy and is expected to be charged with felony sexual assault.

From NashuaTelegraph.com:

When confronted about the accusations, Mowery initially claimed the boy had raped her at knifepoint, Detective Lt. Richard Sprankle said.

Mowery is accused of having sex with the boy on four occasions in April and May, at her home and in her car, Sprankle said. Police began investigating early in May, after they came into contact with the boy through an unrelated investigation, Sprankle said.

Obviously, Mowery is a troubled woman.


[Update 08/08/06]

In followup reporting, it's disclosed that Mowery is married with children and she was arraigned on Thursday of last week.

From NashuaTelegraph.com:

Mowery was arraigned Thursday on four counts of felonious sexual assault, each punishable by up to 3 1/2 to seven years in prison. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Aug. 28 in Nashua District Court.

Mowery also faces three misdemeanor sexual assault charges, and a misdemeanor charge of making a false report to police.

Robin's husband, Tony, came up with the $30,000 bail to get her out of jail on Thursday afternoon.


[Update 02/16/08]

Mowery rape trial postponed to allow for mental evaluation.


[Update 5/22/08]

Mowery ruled fit to stand trial.