Kelly Jane Richards has been told she could face prison for having sex with a 15-year-old schoolboy . A married mother-of-two broke down in tears after she was told she could be sent to prison for having sex with a 15-year-old schoolboy . Kelly Jane Richards , of South Wales , admitted having sex with the teenager , who is less than half her age . The Jehovah 's Witness was arrested last December after the child 's mother discovered what had happened . The 36-year-old had originally denied seducing the teen , but pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a child . Richards sat in the dock at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court , South Wales , and broke down in tears as the charge was read to her . Two elders from the Jehovah 's Witness community were sitting at the back of the court to give her support . The court was told Richards 'did not reasonably believe that he was 16 or over ' when she had penetrative sex with the schoolboy just two months before his birthday . The offence took place during term time in 2012 , the court heard . A second similar charge was left to 'lie on file ' . Sarah Waters , defending , told the court Richards was of 'good character ' . Judge Richard Twomlow told Richards she would be sentenced later this month . He added that 'all options remain open ' - which includes a custodial sentence . He told her : ' You will be sentenced later this month and I am going to ask for a report so the court knows more about you . 'The fact I am asking for a report and granting bail does not give any indication of the sentence I will pass . 'This is a serious matter . 'Obviously I will reserve the matter to myself and all sentencing options remain open to me . ' She was shielded going out of the court by her husband . Richards will be sentenced on March 23 . Richards was pictured with a hood covering her head arriving at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court this morning . The married mother of two was said to break down in tears after she appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court .
Kelly Jane Richards admitted having sex with a 15-year-old schoolboy . Married mother of two broke down in tears at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court . Judge told the Jehovah 's Witness she could face prison for the offence . Teenager 's mother found out what happened and Richards was arrested . She was granted conditional bail and will be sentenced 16 .