LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Monday a Lake County Superior Court judge sentenced a Lower Lake man to state prison for molesting a young child.

Patrick Allen Williams, 25, received an eight-year sentence, according to the District Attorney's Office.

In early March 2013, the 4-year-old victim disclosed to a relative that Williams had molested her, according to prosecutors.

After an investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Child Welfare Services, a complaint charging a single count of lewd act with a child was filed by the Lake County District Attorney. Lead investigator for the sheriff’s department was Todd Dunia.

The case went to trial, which began Oct. 16 and ended on Oct. 31 with the jury handing down a guilty verdict.

Judge Andrew Blum, who presided over the jury trial, gave Williams the maximum eight-year for the charge, the District Attorney's Office reported.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Edward Borg, with Williams represented by defense counsel Thomas Quinn.

Because the crime he was convicted of violating is classified as a violent felony, Williams will have to serve 85 percent of his sentence before he is eligible for release, according to prosecutors.

When he is released, Williams will be required to register as a sex offender.