Dino Balanca, 50, was sentenced to 6-10 years with a 3-year probation sentence after serving his time in prison.

A Taunton man will serve time in state prison after being convicted of rape charges earlier this month, the district attorney said.

The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said that a Taunton man who was convicted of rape on Jan. 16 was sentenced to between six and 10 years in prison. 50-year-old Dino Balanca was convicted of rape and intimidation of a witness.

Dino Balanca, 50, of Taunton, will serve a state prison sentence of 6-10 years for rape with a 3-year probation sentence to run from and after on the intimidation of a witness, the DA said.

The Bristol County District Attorney's Office said that Dino Balanca, 50, of Taunton, was convicted on rape charges and sentenced to state prison.