A city man who only months ago publicly rejected a 3- to 6-year sentence for an alleged sexual assault on a 14-year-old boy has accepted that exact same plea bargain offer again.

The only difference in the deal 20-year-old Corey Detwiler rejected in March and the one he is now serving is the name and meaning of the plea.

Previously, Detwiler pleaded guilty to sexual assault and corruption of minors. In the new deal, he pleaded no-contest to the same charges.

A no-contest plea implies that a defendant is not acknowledging responsibility for a crime, but chooses not to take the case to a trial. For sentencing purposes, it is weighed the same as a guilty plea.

Detwiler had been accused of assaulting a city boy inside his home in February 2006.

The boy, who is not being identified due to the nature of the charges, reportedly said he feared Detwiler because he had a knife in his possession earlier the same day.

Detwiler, during the March hearing, told the judge he is not guilty, but was willing to accept a plea bargain arrangement because he didn't think he would be acquitted if he had a jury trial.

After withdrawing his plea, Detwiler began the trial process. A jury was selected earlier this month and set to hear the case this week.

Detwiler entered the new plea Friday and was immediately sentenced by Shaffer.

In addition to the prison time, Detwiler was ordered to spend an additional three years on probation.

A state assessment board has already determined Detwiler is not a sexually violent predator under the requirements of the state's Megan's Law. However, because of the nature of the charges, that law still requires him to register his address with state police for 10 years.