Chris Brown Sentenced: Probation, Hard Labor and Domestic Violence Classes

I had a whole post written about domestic violence and how Rihanna shouldn't hit Chris Brown first, but then the official attack report, which was speculated about after the attack, was released and I had to change things up.

Chris Brown got off easy.

I still feel that the law is unjust when it comes to domestic violence. Very often little punishment is given to the male attacker. And when the female is the one who is injuring her partner, the male is too embarrassed to come forward and press charges. It is a hideous crime and cycle and more needs to be done to educate victims about their options. Additionally, instead of throwing someone in jail or giving 'em a slap on the wrist, more should be done to get attackers rehabilitated.

Chris Brown's sentence is as follows:

• 5 years of probation

• 6 months of hard labor to be performed in Richmond, VA.

• Must attend a 52-week domestic violence course

• Must stay 100 yards away from Rihanna

• Must stay 10 yards away from Rihanna at entertainment-related events

• Must provide DNA samples to authorities

• Must not own any dangerous weapons including guns or knives for the next five years

• Is subject to search and seizure 24/7 for the next five years

• Must personally go to court every 3 months during probation. The first appearance will be November 19.

• Must receive approval before leaving the country.

• Must pay $2,500 in restitution, $2,500 in probation expenses, $30 criminal conviction fee, $400 that goes into a domestic violence fund.

They used to be so happy!