An Arizona man accused of raping a woman in her hotel room in Auburn Hills last month has been arraigned on felony charges.
Joel Delavara, 36, of Yuma, is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct, second degree criminal sexual conduct and first degree home invasion for allegedly gaining access to a woman’s hotel room by having a copy made of her key and then sexually assaulting her before flying back to Arizona.
The assault allegedly happened on Aug. 14.
Delavera was arraigned in 52-3 District Court on Sept. 5 where Magistrate Marie Soma set bond at $100,000 with a 10% provision — which means $10,000 will keep him out of jail for now. The bond was posted the same day. His court file states he’s to be monitored by electronic tether.
The case will be handled by the Special Victims Unit of the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. The Oakland Press has requested a mugshot but hasn’t heard back yet.
Delavara is scheduled for a probable cause conference on Sept. 19 and a preliminary examination a week later before 52-3 Judge Lisa Asadoorian.
Delavara faces up to life in prison if convicted.
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