HUTCHINSON -A Kansas man was in court Monday for the reading of charges in a Jessica’s Law child sex case.

Sterling Tucker, 22, Hutchinson, is charged with aggravated indecent liberties with a child, for alleged touching or fondling of a 9-year-old girl.

Because the child is under the age of 14, the possible sentence is life in prison with no chance of parole for 25-years, under Jessica’s Law.

The alleged crime occurred between Dec. 25, 2015 and Feb. 15, 2016 in the city of Hutchinson.

Tucker also faces a second charge of blackmail where he allegedly threatened to communicate accusations or statements about the sister of the victim that could subject her to ridicule, contempt or degradation.

The bond in the case is $35,000 and in court, Tucker asked for a reduction, but District Attorney Keith Schroeder argued against it telling the judge that considering the severity of the crime and the possible sentence, the bond is minimal.

Magistrate Judge Cheryl Allen agreed and denied the reduction.

The case will now be put on a future waiver-status docket on August 25.