Looks like Chris Brown has found himself on the wrong side of the law once again. Brown sat alone in a Los Angeles court room on Friday to discuss the claims that he submitted fraudulent community service hours. He attended the meeting with his lawyer and the prosecutor, however after 35 minutes of discussion, the judge granted the lawyer more time to look at “additional discovery” in his case.
A probation violation case was filed against Brown in February. Prosecutors are accusing the 23-year-old of cheating on his 180 days of community service, which he was ordered to complete after pleading guilty to assaulting Rihanna in 2009.
According to CNN, District Attorney Jackie Lacey says the paperwork Brown submitted to prove his community service labor was “at best sloppy documentation and at worst fraudulent reporting.” He also claims that the “Look At Me Now” singer was not in town on the days he reported.
Mark Geragos, Brown's attorney, said after the last hearing that the prosecutor's filing was so fraudulent that he would ask the judge to punish the deputy district attorneys involved and call for a contempt of court hearing for filing false documents with the court.
While not much happened in Friday's hearing before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James Brandlin, ultimately it could be big trouble for the singer. If Brown loses the case, the prosecution is requesting he restarts his 1,400 community service hours under supervision.
His next court date is scheduled for June 10.
Chris Brown, the multi-platinum singer and dancer, has made a name for himself in the entertainment world. But recently he’s been making headlines for all of the wrong reasons: appearing in court. This time around, Brown is facing charges that allege he violated his probation stemming from 2009 when he was convicted of assaulting Rihanna – an incident that sent shockwaves through the music industry. On Monday, Brown appeared in court where the prosecution got more time to investigate his alleged violation. Read on for more details about Chris Brown’s latest legal battle!
The drama began last week when authorities issued a warrant for Brown’s arrest after it was claimed he had not completed community labor requirements as part of his five year probation sentence relating to the assault on Rihanna. It seemed like only yesterday that those two were headlining award shows together, but clearly much has changed since then. After surrendering himself to police custody earlier this month, Brown appeared at Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday morning alongside his lawyer Mark Geragos.
It’s unclear what will come out of these proceedings or if they will ultimately lead to further criminal charges being brought against him – one thing is certain though: everyone involved wants to get to the bottom of this situation and find justice once and for all. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about Chris Brown appearing in court and how it could affect his future career prospects!
Background Of The Case
Chris Brown was back in court on Wednesday as prosecutors sought more time to investigate an alleged violation of his probation. The Grammy-winning singer had been sentenced to five years’ probation for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. He has since had several run-ins with the law, including a 2014 arrest after being accused of punching a man outside a hotel in Washington D.C.
The hearing focused on whether Brown violated his probation by allegedly committing the assault in DC and by failing to complete any domestic violence counseling or education classes required as part of his sentence. Brown’s lawyer argued that there is no proof he committed the assault, while prosecutors requested additional time to look into the matter further.
Ultimately, Judge James Brandlin granted them their request, setting another hearing date for April 15th where a decision will be made about whether Brown should face additional penalties for violating his probation.
Latest Developments
At the hearing on Wednesday, both sides presented their arguments. Brown’s attorney argued that there is no evidence to suggest that he committed the assault in Washington D.C., and further suggested that prosecutors should not be granted more time to investigate as it would be a violation of his rights. Prosecutors countered by saying they needed additional time to review all relevant evidence before making a decision about whether or not Brown had violated his probation.
Judge Brandlin listened carefully to both parties’ arguments before ultimately ruling in favor of granting the prosecution more time for investigation. With this decision, another court date has been set where Judge Brandlin will determine if Brown did indeed violate his probation and what kind of penalty, if any, would result from such an infraction.
In light of these developments, Brown remains under strict supervision until April 15th when a final verdict will be rendered regarding his case.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it looks like Chris Brown’s case is far from over. This summer he appeared in court for an alleged violation of his probation and the prosecution was granted more time to investigate. With this extension, they will be able to further analyze evidence that could potentially lead to a conviction and even jail time.
I believe there are still many questions left unanswered with regards to this situation. It remains unclear what exactly transpired between Chris Brown and the woman who accused him of violating his probation. Furthermore, if he is found guilty, how much punishment will be handed down? Will he serve any jail time or just pay a fine?
Only time can tell what will come of this case but one thing is certain; regardless of the outcome, Chris Brown should take responsibility for his actions and learn from them so as not to find himself in such circumstances again. We’ll have to wait and see what transpires next.
