Did yet another celebrity get preferential treatment because of fame?
After pleading guilty to a felony assault charge on Monday, the Chris Brown plea deal allows the singer to avoid going to jail for being up Rihanna.
He agreed to five years’ probation, 52 weeks in an anti-domestic violence program and 180 days of labor service, and must stay clear of his ex.
Did the music star receive a light sentence considering what he did? The consensus among criminal defense attorneys seems to be … yes and no.
According to some, Brown’s fame may have worked against him in crafting the plea bargain, despite the way he fervently annihilated Rihanna’s face.
Typically, first-time felony assault offenders avoid jail time, just like Brown. But many simply do probation and domestic violence counseling and then move on, without donning an orange jumpsuit and picking trash off of the highway.

In general, plea bargains usually involve a defendant choosing [...]

Source: steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney)