The case against a 30-year-old South Hutchinson man is scheduled to be in court Thursday where he is scheduled to enter a plea.

Jacob Ridley is charged with rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, sexual exploitation of a child and aggravated incest. The charges are in association with inappropriate sexual relations with a family member, the child being 14-years or younger.

The alleged crime occurring on April 30

Some of the charges are off grid felonies under Jessica’s Law meaning he could be looking at a life sentences if convicted of the charges.

Details of any plea are not made public until the plea is entered, and the defendant can always reconsider making the plea at the time the hearing is scheduled.