Neighbor convicted of rape of woman

David Small, 29, was convicted of the rape of his neighbor in 2005 in his Chester, CA condo complex April 9.

Crucial DNA was recovered from a soda can, linking Small to the May 2005 crime.Small testified in his own defense during the trial this week, but the jury convicted him of all the charges he faced: burglary, attempted rape and unlawful imprisonment, all felonies. The jury began deliberating Tuesday afternoon and returned its verdict shortly before 1 p.m. yesterday.

He faces 15 years in prison when sentenced by County Court Judge Nicholas DeRosa. The sentencing is schedulrd to be on May 12.