Celebrity Justice
Chris Brown Could Do Nine Years in Prison

Chris BrownSo why, you ask, was Chris Brown booked for making criminal threats rather than domestic abuse, given the victim -- we're told Rihanna -- had "visible injuries"?

Law enforcement sources tell us they typically book a suspect for the most serious crime they can be charged with -- it's then up to the D.A. to file any additional charges.

Given there were allegedly visible injuries, the crime of making criminal threats is punishable by up to nine years in prison. Domestic abuse is four years.



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46. chris brown did not hit that girl he is to sweet and goofy to do something like that i dont believe it

Posted at 3:15PM on Feb 12th 2009 by baby girl

47. I think that this is crazy.First,i can't believe that they are locking Chris up because no one thought that they were a perfect match anyway.If Rihanna would have just told Chris the truth in the first place,none of this would have never happen.Rihanna is a great girl but her behavior has been very shocking to me.Second,Chris Brown really had no right to put his hands on a woman.All this is very surprising to me! There is no way he should be locked up because he is a great person and a great singer.I know everything is shocking to everyone because this is so last minute,but i really wish they would not lock him up for something that was sopposed to be secret.This is all crazy and media is making it worst1

Posted at 4:37PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Torre Merricks

48. You guys are crazy.Don't lock my futur husband up.He didn't mean to.Rihanna was acting stupid.This her fault.I would have hit her to.(no afence) Lol.(i'm just kiding)

Posted at 4:30PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Torre

49. Sh_t! We're ALL guilty of something!! It's just that our sh_t ain't worth reporting. The bigger you are, the bigger the spotlight! You can't have it both ways. You pay as you go (higher).

Posted at 5:06PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Zaidi

50. I personally dont think he is guilty. The reports said she had bruises and bite marks. If a man was gonna beat up a woman he wouldnt bite her, I believe those bite were self-defense on Chris Browns part. Not to mention he was driving the car. Then they pulled over arguing and he got out and walked away. I think she is a Psycho chick. Its been previously reported that she is possesive and controlling.

Posted at 10:14AM on Feb 10th 2009 by Jennifer

51. That's real intelligent- he's a great singer so I really hope he doesn't get in trouble for beating Rihanna....ummm are you stupid? He beat a woman no matter who he is or who she is and I'm only shocked that domestic violence only gets 4 years in prison. Do you know what it's like to be abused? People who beat their wives or girlfriends or whatever are pathetic and disgusting and should have a MUCH higher sentence. It should be dealt with by the police and for you to think that it should onlyy be dealt with personally is the most ludicrous thing I have heard

Posted at 4:58PM on Feb 9th 2009 by wtf

52. Theres a difference between a guy who gives his girl a smack and a guy who BEATS or abuses his girl. All im saying is that sometimes a certain woman can f**k with a mans emotions and do things to bring him to give her a little smack. I think that guys who beat or abuse there women are sick, butI just dont think its the end of the world beacuse a guy slaps his girl|(as long as it is not like a hard psyco slap). There are a few women out there that deserve a slap or a little hair pull at times. I personally never had this type of problem with any of my girlfriends, actually one of my ex-girls slapped me once, I deserved it though, but I never called the cops and she never did 9 years in prison for it.

Posted at 5:46PM on Feb 9th 2009 by PaulG

53. Since Chris is only 19 and a celebrity he knows he has to watch what he does at every moment. This leads me to believe that something bad had to tempt him to hit Rhianna, come on now she did something. Now depending on what caused his reactions should decide his fate in jail or whatever. And you guys are soo harsh...he's not a woman beater, this may have been the first time.

Posted at 7:50PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Keisha

54. i dont see wy he had 2 pay so much money!!!!! 50,000 is way 2 much just for what he did is it because he is a celebraty i domt think thats fair at all!!!! and i belieave all chris brown fans question woild be (why did he do it)and who did hedo it 2!!

Posted at 6:59PM on Feb 9th 2009 by sharricka

55. ok first of all i hate rihanna. i knew she was trouble ever since they started going out. she wont testify in court, and chris brown is waaaaaay too hot n sexii to go to jail. ily cb!

Posted at 7:09PM on Feb 9th 2009 by iluvchrisbrown

56. i think it sooo fair 4 cris to be arrested

Posted at 7:47PM on Feb 9th 2009 by jennnnnnnnnn

57. I'm guessing no jail time. Just probation, a public apology w/ tears comin down Boo Hoo !!!!!! , Forehead...err Rihanna will do the talk show crap saying she's a strong woman...arrrrrrrhhh.Blah blah. Ughhh why can't these A-holes just die !!!

Posted at 7:55PM on Feb 9th 2009 by march99

58. CHRIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHY?? what the hek this is so outta character for chris i wanna know the full story why he did it

Posted at 10:04PM on Feb 9th 2009 by MMG

59. i cant belive it she is a liar i bet that she hit her self she is sick in da head

Posted at 7:07AM on Feb 10th 2009 by megan evans

60. Hopefully this thug will discover in prison just how his and his homies' fashion of baggy pants originated. Of course, being a punk celeb, he won't serve with the general population. They'd love that pretty li'l boy, a woman beater, in their cell bloc. He'd also find, too, that broom handles, toilet plunger handles, and the such have more than one use in the joint.

And all you chumps defending that thug because she hit him first ... hmmmm, not that she is justified in beating the little man, but he did take a call from ho-skank on the side RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER! He's not only a coward, but a louse.

Beating a woman may be considered a badge of honor in the world of hip-hop, but in civilized society it's cowardly.

Posted at 4:22PM on Feb 10th 2009 by Johnny K

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