Judge Flannery stated the two charges were representative counts and part of a course of conduct.
Prosecutor Brendan Queenan submitted that the
extensive publicity surrounding this case had effectively punished Jones outside the court system.
It is above and beyond what you might expect, Mr Queenan told the court.
Defence lawyer Stephen Wright told the court that Jones had not been taking his medication for a mental health condition and had been drinking to excess at the time of the offences.
He is deeply ashamed of what he has done, Mr Wright said.
Mr Wright acknowledged Jones has an extensive criminal history
but not for offences such as these..............
The sentence was reduced to take into account that Jones early pleas of guilty
had utilitarian value within the justice system.
Judge Flannery also considered that Jones has been held in protective custody for 12 months prior to sentencing. Jones has told the court
12 months felt like three years under the strict contact conditions and only up to one hour of exercise per day.
Jones will become eligible for parole on 26 September 2016.
Judge Flannery indicated he
should then be able to attend a sexual offenders program.
According to the judge .. no offences such as these.
Extensive publicity ... didn't we only learn about AJ about a week before sentencing?
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