Chris Brown In Court For Domestic Violence

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Chris Brown appeared before a Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner on Thursday after charges with two felonies, assault and making criminal threats in the alleged beating of girlfriend Rihanna.

Brown did not enter a plea and his arraignment was delayed until April 6. The commissioner, Kristi Lousteau, did issue a protective order against Brown. He is not to "annoy, harass, molest, threaten or use force or violence against anyone."

Rhianna did not show up but her lawyer, Donald Etra did. Although a protective order was issued against Chris Brown, Etra did not push for a more restrictive order keeping Brown away from Rihanna. The two have gotten back together since the beating.

When Etra was asked about how Rihanna was doing he said, "She's doing great. She is making sure her rights are being protected at every stage of the proceedings." He also explains why Rihanna did not want a stay away order against Brown. "She did not feel a stay-away order was necessary," Etra said.

If Chris Brown is convicted for his two felonies, he will be facing from probation to a maximum of four years and eight months in state prison.

I hope Chris Brown realizes his mistake and takes whatever punishment he gets. I also hope Rihanna realizes that it is a mistake taking him back.

Source: People.com