No jail for admitted child molester

OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB) - A sex offender who admits he preyed on a child, won't spend a day behind bars.

On Monday, 37-year-old Alex Belec of Olean received six years "sex offender" probation, which means he will be closely watched. He previously pleaded guilty to sex abuse and second degree sexual conduct against a child under the age of 11.

Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori Rieman said, "Of course the best result of this would be that it never happened, or if he had gone to prison. But there were other factors at trial. No criminal history. The judge had to consider that as well."

Belec must also register as a level one sex offender.