Montgomery County man sentenced to 70 years in prison for child sexual abuse

HOUSTON – A Montgomery County man was sentenced to 70 years in prison last week after being found guilty of sustained sexual abuse of a young child.

Alan Christopher Nava was convicted by a jury after a four-day trial that began September 30.

Prosecutors Tamara Tyler and Jaime Wallace of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office presented evidence that Nava repeatedly sexually abused a young family member ages 9 and older, beginning in 2020 and continuing through 2022. The victim courageously reported the abuse in December 2022, resulting in led to Navas’ arrest and subsequent prosecution.

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During the trial, the jury heard emotional testimony from the victim, her mother, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and a child abuse expert.

After deliberating for about 45 minutes, the jury found Nava guilty.

In the punishment phase, prosecutors revealed more details of the abuse, including the ongoing domestic violence the victim’s mother was subjected to at the hands of Nava. Assistant District Attorneys Tyler and Wallace argued for a harsh sentence, emphasizing the lasting trauma and impact of the sexual and physical abuse on the family.

Judge Turner ultimately sentenced Nava to 70 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Due to the nature of the crime, Nava will not be eligible for parole until he has served the entire 70-year sentence.

In a press release, Assistant District Attorney Tamara Tyler said, “It is devastating when someone entrusted with the role of a father, one who is supposed to nurture and protect, instead betrays that trust in the most horrific way.” This verdict reflects the jury’s commitment to justice and the collective will to protect our children, together with our law enforcement partners, remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting children and seeking justice for every family affected by these unimaginable acts.