A Smethport man convicted after a jury trial of Rape of a Child and Incest and has been sentenced to state prison.
Robert Tanner was convicted at a jury trial of 2 counts of Rape of a Child, 2 counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, 2 counts of Incest and other crimes after raping a young boy.
Tanner was sentenced to 20 to 40 years plus 3 years consecutive probation by the Judge during a sentencing hearing and will have to register as a sex offender for his lifetime, have no contact with the victim, and provide a DNA sample.
He is not eligible for any early parole programs.