In Los Angeles, a common legal problem people have is with domestic violence, and Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys defend countless people who face domestic violence crimes. Domestic violence and abuse can happen in any relationship. There is no greater example of this than the well-publicized recent case of R&B singer Chris Brown and pop singer Rihanna (Robyn Rihanna Fenty).
In the very early morning of February 8, just hours away from the Grammys where both were scheduled to perform, police investigated a domestic violence complaint between the two that had begun simply as arguing in Brown's car on the way home from a party and very quickly turned physically violent. An affidavit written by a Los Angeles police detective described Brown as first shoving Fenty against a closed car window, then punching her repeatedly. When she attempted to use her cell phone to call for help, he first threatened to kill her, then threw her phone out of a car window and pulled her into a headlock, biting her ear. When Brown eventually stopped the car, Rihanna attempted to grab the car keys and get out of the vehicle, at which point Brown began alternately strangling her and punching her as she cried for help.
Brown also bit her fingers as she attempted to gouge his eyes in order to free herself from his grasp. At this point residents in the street they had stopped the car in called the police and Brown walked away. Days later a photo of the injured Fenty was leaked from the Los Angeles police department and quickly spread through the internet.
While each had a squeaky clean image (Brown even had his own Doublemint commercial) what could two such successful young people have been arguing about that could turn into such a violent scene? The court affidavit states the two began arguing when Fenty discovered a text message on Brown's phone from a former lover.
Not every domestic dispute has to escalate into the type of violence that left Fenty's blood spattered over her clothing and the interior of Brown's car, but too often jealousy and rage push people into physical violence. In Brown's case, he is now facing two felony charges: assault and criminal threat. If convicted, Brown could serve up to five years in prison. One thing to note about this case is that even if Fenty does not press charges, the police can still charge Brown with a crime because they see the physical evidence of it.
The court case is actually named The People vs. Christopher Brown. When you are facing a possible prison sentence, you need a criminal defense attorney who is well-versed in domestic violence law and will fight for the best possible outcome for you.
An experienced attorney in these types of cases can successfully defend those who are accused of Domestic Violence and take advantages of jail alternatives such as counseling and probation. Do not rely on the advice of friends or family members. Speak with an experienced attorney. Call Stephen G. Rodriguez, Attorney at Law, to discuss the specific facts of your case.
