Orange County - The Los Angeles Superior court judge sentenced singer Chris Brown to five years' probation and 180 days of community service on Tuesday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, singer Rihanna.
Brown, 20, was convicted to assault and battery on June 22. As part of his sentence, he was required to complete a twelve month domestic violence counseling program.
He assaulted Rihanna in an argument February 8. Rihanna, 21, was beaten up by Brown, and she was all blooded and bruised. She got the support from a service group helping the victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence.
Brown is required to perform his community service. He is also required to complete a domestic violence counseling program.
As part of the sentence, judge has ordered a restraining order against Brown so that he will stay at least 100 yards away from the victim. Brown also warned by judge that he could serve jail time if he violates his probation.
In California, assault and battery are two different kind of criminal offenses, but they often go hand in hand in a criminal charge.
In California criminal law, assault is defined as a person attempts to commit violent injury on another, with the apparent or actual ability of following through. Battery is the physical touching or hitting of another person against his will.
In another word, assault is an attempt or act to harm someone, and battery is the actual injury to other person.
If you have been charged or arrested for assault and battery, you will find yourself face life-altering consequences. The punishment for assault and battery can be serious, including long jail time, restraining order, fines, community labor, loss the right to have a firearm, counseling program, loss of your driver's license.
You need to find a skilled Orange County Criminal Attorney immediately to fight for your right and freedom.
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