Allthegood...my comment has created some lively debate. I wasn't trying to be as insensitive as I appeared...we all have our own battles. Autism is a defence and a good defence lawyer will use it. No I don't think they will get a beating with wet lettuce nor should they. It appears to be a federal offence and when and if convicted it will be a balance between a deterrent to other potential offenders and ensuring this person gets any help they may need.