DRU SJODIN CASE YIELDS TOUGHER PENALTY

43-year old Robert O. Bollett could have faced life in prison without parole under the 2005 law pass in the wake of Dru Sjodin's kidnap and murder. Under the old law, sex offenders could get a life sentence only if they killed their victims. Bollett was convicted most recently criminal sexual conduct with two young boys. The man has had convictions in Carver and Hennepin Counties. Bollett plead guilty to the recent molestation and may be sentenced to two concurrent life sentences and eligible for parole in 12 years.