 Meanwhile, Jones' lawyers asked that her penalty be limited to probation and community service, arguing, in part, that she had been punished enough by apologizing publicly, retiring from track and field, and relinquishing her five Olympic medals.On January 11, 2008, Karas sentenced Jones to six months in jail for her involvement in the check fraud case and her use of performance-enhancing drugs.During the sentencing hearing, the judge admonished her, saying that she knew what she was doing and would be punished accordingly.