A 21-year-old Columbus woman is headed to jail after pleading guilty todaty to sexual misconduct with a minor in Bartholomew Superior Court 1, according to court records. Carlota Gonzalez Nuñez admitted to a Level 6 felony and received an advised sentence of one year and 90 days, with one year suspended. She was remanded to the custody of the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office and is set to serve one year of probation after her release. The sentence was imposed under a plea agreement that led prosecutors to drop a separate Level 5 felony charge.
The probable cause affidavit, as reported by The Republic, states the victim was 14 at the time and that Gonzalez Nuñez, then 19, engaged in sexual conduct with him while driving the boy home from the gym after attending his birthday celebration. The document also says she had previously been in a relationship with the victim’s 17-year-old brother and later told the older brother she acted "to get back at him," according to the affidavit.
Plea Deal and Jail Time
Under the plea agreement, Gonzalez Nuñez formally admitted guilt on the Level 6 felony and prosecutors dismissed the Level 5 count. Court records reviewed by The Republic show the judgment specifies "one year and 90 days in jail" with "one year suspended." The records indicate she was taken into custody and booked into the Bartholomew County jail immediately after the hearing.
State Law and Potential Consequences
Indiana law addresses sexual misconduct with a minor based on the victim’s age and the nature of the conduct. Fondling or touching of a 14- or 15-year-old by an adult can be charged as a Level 6 felony, while intercourse or other more aggravated conduct can trigger higher-level felony charges and stiffer penalties. The statutes, available through Justia, also make some sex-offense convictions subject to registration requirements and other long-term legal consequences.
According to the affidavit, the victim’s mother contacted Columbus police to report the alleged conduct, which led to the criminal investigation. The Republic’s coverage notes that the report does not include comments from either the defense or the prosecutor’s office. The full case file remains a public record at Bartholomew County courts for anyone who wants to review the details.
