Jon Jones Enters Plea Deal For DWI, Sentenced To Four Days House Arrest And One Year Probation
BY Scottie “The Context” White
Albuquerque New Mexico. While many citizens are feeling the sting to remain anchored indoors as much as possible in the eye of this crippling pandemic, the court systems may see a fluctuation of criminality due to restrictive regional curfews, coupled with stay in place enforcement.
On the backside of a third week of COVID-19 social distancing spanning the globe, the anxiety is driving citizens outside their quarters into the natural settings of outdoors for a temporary escape. The lockdown has placed a deadbolt on combat sports for now and no projected TBA on when the fighters will lace up for a return back to their day jobs outright.
Recently, UFC superstar Jon Jones pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated calendared from his 1 AM, March 26 arrest in New Mexico. His original paperclip of citations were aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, open container and no proof of vehicle insurance. Attending his court appointment, Jones was able to cop a plea deal with prosecutors for a lighter sentence, a no-brainier factoring in consideration he’s a repeat offender for serious criminal mischief. The punishment rendered four days house arrest and one year supervised probation.
In addition he may have to wear an ankle monitor, pay $500 fine, 90 days drug treatment outpatient program, 48 hours of community service and a installation of an ignition interlock device in his operating vehicle. This adheres Jones to submit a breathalyzer for the car to start.
“His attorney and Mr. Jones have been made aware that if he fails to do this, the State will seek to impose the balance of any jail time without regard for any exceptional circumstances,” officials say.
A light kick in the rear-end for Jones, who’s an elite reigning and defending active light heavyweight champion in the UFC, hosting a record 8 title defenses to his impeccable ledger in the sport.
An important note is his sentencing has yet to be adjudicated by a judge but rest assured there won’t be any grandstanding finale to this incident. The less air time the better.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials are allowing Jones to participate in the outpatient program via video conferencing.
“His attorney and Mr. Jones have been made aware that if he fails to do this, the State will seek to impose the balance of any jail time without regard for any exceptional circumstances,” officials say.
If the ribbon gift wrap to this light slap on the wrist wasn’t enough, the officials will permit Jones to use marijuana during his probation, as long as he has a valid medical card.
Enclosing, Jon Jones breaks his silence with a statement below.
“After Jon Jones news, Thiago Santos wants to fight Dominick Reyes for UFC light heavyweight title.” Well the champ has spoken, not only to his supporters but pretty much an open letter cease and desist hammer to the head of Thiago Santos and Dominic Reyes that he’s the man you will have to fight in order to win his title. Nice try!