NORWICH – A Pitcher man appeared in Chenango County Court on Monday, and said even though he considers himself innocent, he'll plead guilty if it gets him out of jail.

Zane A. Marvin, 36, of Pitcher was charged with first-degree criminal contempt, a class E felony, after he allegedly drove to his ex-wife's house on June 20, parked near the front of the house, and stared into the home until the police were called.

Marvin was offered a split sentence of jail time, which he said would allow him to leave jail that day. He said the only reason he was going to plead guilty was so he could get out of jail, regardless of his innocence.

"I'm just pleading guilty so I can get out of jail," said Marvin.

According to Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride, Marvin was not going to be released that day, even if he accepted the plea agreement, and if he's innocent then the case should go to trial.