A 28-year-old Lawrence woman received on Friday a sentence of 165 months for sexually abusing a 4-year-old child.

Dawn C. Lyles had pleaded no contest to rape last month.

The prosecution argued that Jessica’s Law applied in the case, which would have taken Lyles off of the normal sentencing guidelines. She would have faced 25 years to life under that law’s sentencing guidelines.

However, Douglas County District Court Judge Robert Fairchild granted the defense’s request to downgrade her sentence based on several factors.

Fairchild said Lyles’ lack of any criminal history, her own trauma that she endured as a child, support from her family, her cooperation with the police investigation and the disproportionate sentence for the crime all weighed in his decision.

John Kerns, Lyles’ attorney, said that if Lyles had been convicted of second-degree murder and killed the victim instead of abusing him, she would have been subject to about half the sentence called for in Jessica’s Law based on her lack of criminal history.

Three family members spoke on Lyles’ behalf, saying that she had a history of alcohol abuse, and pointed out that she admitted being intoxicated when the incident occurred.

Lyles wiped away tears as family members told the court that they loved and supported her. While family members said they realized she had to be punished for her actions, they hoped she would have the ability to find help for her alcohol issues.

Lyles herself briefly addressed the judge, and apologized “to everyone.”

“I take full responsibility for my actions,” she said.

Fairchild ruled that Lyles will be subject to the lifetime post-release supervision called for in Jessica’s Law, which will be enforced by electronic monitoring. She will also have to register as a sex offender.

A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the plea that Lyles entered in the case.