New charges could mean life in prison

Updated November 7 2012 - 2:24pm, first published February 16 2011 - 10:45pm

THE man accused of kidnapping a six-year-old girl on Valentine's Day in 2010 faces life in prison if he is convicted of new charges laid last month.Three charges of sexual intercourse with a child under 10 were laid against Adam Gilbert Jolly on January 13 and carry a maximum term of 25 years.Jolly appeared in Wagga Local Court yesterday but due to the recent charges the case was adjourned for a second case conference where negotiation between prosecution and defence representatives are expected to take place.A psychological assessment is also expected to be prepared before the next appearance with defence solicitors flagging a possible fitness hearing if the case is transferred to the district court.Defence solicitor Zac Tankard informed the court that senior counsel, based in Sydney, had been briefed on the matter and was ready to proceed when the matter reached the next level.The 28-year-old appeared via audio-visual link and was quite emotional throughout the appearance.The new charges were laid after the young girl was re-interviewed and for the first time gave a full account of the time she was allegedly taken before being returned to her home.The maximum penalties for the other charges including indecent assault of a person under 16 range from six to 10 years.Bail was not applied for and Jolly will appear in person on the next occasion which caused a stir amongst family members of the victim who were present in court yesterday.Magistrate Tony Murray adjourned the case to April 13 for a committal for either sentence or trial.

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