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Chris Brown arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon (Out on $250,000 bail)
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Legal Expert Weighs In on Chris Brown's Latest Arrest and Its Potential Ramifications
by Francesca Bacardi & Holly Passalaqua | Wed, Aug 31, 2016 1:27 PM
Chris Brown certainly has had a fair share of ups and downs over years, having suffered the consequences of legal infractions but also enjoying the perks of fatherhood.
Tuesday, however, the R&B artist was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon after Baylee Curran claimed Brown threatened her with a gun. After a lengthy standoff with police at his house, Brown finally emerged from his home and was taken into custody. He has since been released from jail on a $250,000 bail.
Given Brown's rap sheet, what does his latest infraction mean? Legal expert Troy Slaten talks to E! News about everything, from possible jail time to how this will affect his custody agreement with Nia Guzman over daughter Royalty. Brown's probation ended last year, so according to Slaten he can't be "thrown in the slammer" for probation violation.
As for what assault and battery with a deadly weapon could mean punishment wise, Slaten breaks it down. "Assault with a deadly weapon is a possible felony in California, and there is an significant enhancement for using a firearm in the commission of a crime," he tells us. "An enhancement means that, if convicted and found true, your prison sentence is increased or 'enhanced."
"Brandishing a firearm is a misdemeanor in most instances and subjects one up to a year in county jail or probation or both," he continues.
E! News previously reported that a bag was thrown out one of Brown's windows but could not confirm what was inside of it. Should it be drugs, however, Slaten says that could be an added charge. "Depending on the type and quantity of drugs found, that can also be a misdemeanor or felony," he explains.
Should Brown be convicted, Slaten explains, his jail time could vary. The max penalty for assault with a deadly weapon is four years in state prison plus a gun enhancement that could be "three, four or ten years, so theoretically 14 years is the statutory max. But that would be very unlikely without a long rap sheet."
All of this "will almost certainly be the basis for additional proceedings in family court over the status of Royalty," Slaten adds, explaining that Guzman could fight for sole custody as well as more child support
"Nia Guzman gets $2,500 a month in child support but has been trying to get that increased. Her request for $16,000 a month was withdrawn. If she is granted sole physical custody she can revisit the issue of support," Slaten explains. "The more time a child spends with a parent, the more support that parent can seek."
Slaten also believes that Guzman will use Brown's recent legal troubles as a basis to petition the court to grant her sole physical custody. She also might request that any visitation Brown receives be monitored. "I expect to see movement on the family law case immediately," Slaten shares with us. "Guzman can file an emergency petition to have the court act 'in the best interests of the child.'"
Slaten also says that Brown's profanity-laden Instagram video responses could be used against him in both criminal and family courts.
"Guzman doesn't have to prove to the family court that Brown is guilty 'beyond a reasonable doubt,' the standard used in criminal cases," Slaten adds. "She only has to prove by 'clear and convincing' evidence that the bests interests of the child are served by her requests."
ill feel bad for him if they take his baby from him
by Francesca Bacardi & Holly Passalaqua | Wed, Aug 31, 2016 1:27 PM
Chris Brown certainly has had a fair share of ups and downs over years, having suffered the consequences of legal infractions but also enjoying the perks of fatherhood.
Tuesday, however, the R&B artist was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon after Baylee Curran claimed Brown threatened her with a gun. After a lengthy standoff with police at his house, Brown finally emerged from his home and was taken into custody. He has since been released from jail on a $250,000 bail.
Given Brown's rap sheet, what does his latest infraction mean? Legal expert Troy Slaten talks to E! News about everything, from possible jail time to how this will affect his custody agreement with Nia Guzman over daughter Royalty. Brown's probation ended last year, so according to Slaten he can't be "thrown in the slammer" for probation violation.
As for what assault and battery with a deadly weapon could mean punishment wise, Slaten breaks it down. "Assault with a deadly weapon is a possible felony in California, and there is an significant enhancement for using a firearm in the commission of a crime," he tells us. "An enhancement means that, if convicted and found true, your prison sentence is increased or 'enhanced."
"Brandishing a firearm is a misdemeanor in most instances and subjects one up to a year in county jail or probation or both," he continues.
E! News previously reported that a bag was thrown out one of Brown's windows but could not confirm what was inside of it. Should it be drugs, however, Slaten says that could be an added charge. "Depending on the type and quantity of drugs found, that can also be a misdemeanor or felony," he explains.
Should Brown be convicted, Slaten explains, his jail time could vary. The max penalty for assault with a deadly weapon is four years in state prison plus a gun enhancement that could be "three, four or ten years, so theoretically 14 years is the statutory max. But that would be very unlikely without a long rap sheet."
All of this "will almost certainly be the basis for additional proceedings in family court over the status of Royalty," Slaten adds, explaining that Guzman could fight for sole custody as well as more child support
"Nia Guzman gets $2,500 a month in child support but has been trying to get that increased. Her request for $16,000 a month was withdrawn. If she is granted sole physical custody she can revisit the issue of support," Slaten explains. "The more time a child spends with a parent, the more support that parent can seek."
Slaten also believes that Guzman will use Brown's recent legal troubles as a basis to petition the court to grant her sole physical custody. She also might request that any visitation Brown receives be monitored. "I expect to see movement on the family law case immediately," Slaten shares with us. "Guzman can file an emergency petition to have the court act 'in the best interests of the child.'"
Slaten also says that Brown's profanity-laden Instagram video responses could be used against him in both criminal and family courts.
"Guzman doesn't have to prove to the family court that Brown is guilty 'beyond a reasonable doubt,' the standard used in criminal cases," Slaten adds. "She only has to prove by 'clear and convincing' evidence that the bests interests of the child are served by her requests."
ill feel bad for him if they take his baby from him
OaklandCertified
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Is the accuser really friends with Chris Browns childs mother?
Was deadass about to say Breezy goin thru the same type of shyt Pac was goin thruhoes stay tryna get my former dancin ass - now blooded out young bols locked up
I just hope he's not locked up by the time the next Black music themed award show is going down. My nygga Brimstone Breezy is going to come up with some next level dance moves... some capoeira infused Mike Jack type shyt
rdot
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He being a lot of dumb shyt but I think he innocent on this one. 
LandryFieldsDad
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Hey.I don't believe this shyt honestly. But it's Chris Brown so he's automatically vilified. Smh. Mad celebrities is defending him right now. If nikkas used they brain they wouldn't jump to conclusions. nikkas really think this nikka put a gun to some white bytch head?
Chris Brown threw a bag containing drugs and weapons to the police.
This is the person you're giving the benefit of the doubt?
spliz
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There's no facts that point to that actually happening. U think if this nikka threw a bag of illegal guns and drugs outside and the cops got it he would be released on only a 250,000 bail?Hey.
Chris Brown threw a bag containing drugs and weapons to the police.
This is the person you're giving the benefit of the doubt?
NBA Youngbreh
DaDumbWay
Was deadass about to say Breezy goin thru the same type of shyt Pac was goin thru
Hey.
Chris Brown threw a bag containing drugs and weapons to the police.
This is the person you're giving the benefit of the doubt?
You stupid
LandryFieldsDad
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Becoming a blood AFTER you're rich and famous through entertainment is stupid.
defending this kid in 2016 is stupid
No I ain't defending nobody you said he threw out a bag filled with drugs and guns you believe anything they say cause we know why
Bernie Madoff
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i think we all know chris is bipolar, most likely on drugs, a kid who has lived a privileged life since he was 12, yet somehow is now a fake thug and blood running wild in LA...
we can agree on that brehs,
all joking aside though, free chris brown
Chris Brown gun-pointing ‘victim’ denies Plaza Hotel theft | Page Six
even if she's telling the truth, something doesn't add up... chick probably tried to run out the room and breezy pulled out the 45
we can agree on that brehs,
all joking aside though, free chris brown
Chris Brown gun-pointing ‘victim’ denies Plaza Hotel theft | Page Six
even if she's telling the truth, something doesn't add up... chick probably tried to run out the room and breezy pulled out the 45
DeuceZ
Li pitit gason
The girl who called the cops
She trying to get famous
I told y'all ñiggas about fukking with these white women
