Cass County Attorney David Wiederstein reports an Underwood man plead guilty this (Monday) morning in Cass County District Court, to one count of Sexual Abuse Assault, 2nd Degree. The crime committed by 56-year old Roger Allen Ericksen is a Class B Felony, that carries a term a maximum term of up to 25 years imprisonment. Wiederstein says at a minimum, Ericksen will be incarcerated for 17 and a half years before being eligible for parole.

Roger Allen Ericksen (booking photo courtesy Cass Co. Sheriff’s Dept.)

He will also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life under the sex offender registry rules. There is also pending parole violation arising from his conviction in Cass County to Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree, on December 4th, 2012.

In exchange for his plea of guilty to Count I, the remaining nine counts will be dismissed. Sentencing is set for June 22nd, at 9:00 a.m.