Jon Jones Pleads Guilty and Avoids Jail Time- Special Details Revealed

UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones has dogged jail time. He entered a guilty plea which will keep him out of jail for now.

Jon Jones was arrested last week in Albuquerque, N.M. The police officer reported 2 shots being fired from a vehicle. On investigating the vehicle, they found a handgun under Jones’ car seat, as well as an open bottle of Mezcal in his vehicle. Jon Jones also failed a field sobriety test.

Jon Jones in order to avoid more jail time entered a guilty plea to the charge of driving while intoxicated, stemming from an incident in New Mexico, on the 26th of March. Jones agreed to one year of supervised probation as a part of the plea deal, provided he follows the conditions laid down.

Jon Jones must serve 96 consecutive hours in a Community Custody Program (similar to house arrest) and complete 48 hours of community service. He further also has to pay a $500 fine and take part in a 90-day outpatient treatment program. The program will take place via video conferencing. This is due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Michael Patrick, Bernalillo, County district attorney director of communications said, “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.”

The charges he faced include aggravated driving while intoxicated, negligent use of a deadly weapon, no proof of insurance and possession of an open container of alcohol.

Jon Jones issues a public apology

Jon Jones has made his first public statement since the arrest. He said, “I am disappointed for letting down the people I care about the most, my family, friends and my fans. This morning I entered into a plea deal with the Albuquerque DA’s office,” he added. “I accept full responsibility for my actions and I know that I have some personal work to do to, which involves the unhealthy relationship I have with alcohol. “He also said, ”I want to express how truly disappointed I am that I have become the source of a negative headline again, especially during these trying times.”

Jon Jones is embarrassed. He is keen on making amends. Its now time for his actions to speak.