A Kauai man must serve at least 16 years in prison for raping a 14-year-old girl as his girlfriend and children slept nearby, the Kauai County Prosecutor’s Office said today.

Nelson Olshefski, 36, was convicted of the 2008 rape and received a 20-year sentence in October 2010. The Hawaii Paroling Authority determined on Oct. 24 that Olshefski should serve at least 16 years of his sentence before he is eligible for parole. His minimum term will expire on Sept. 6, 2025, just before his 50th birthday.

According to the Prosecutor’s Office, Olshefski, then 32, took the girl to a spare bedroom and raped her as his girlfriend and children slept in January 2008. The girl, who was a family friend, reported the assault to her friends and family, and police were called.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Lisa Arin argued before the Paroling Authority that Olshefski’s prior criminal record, which includes theft, family abuse, and criminal property damage convictions, shows he has little regard for others, the Prosecuting Attorney’s office said.

The defense argued that Olshefski took responsibility for his actions by pleading guilty and apologizing.