See how long Chris Brown could be in jail if convicted in assault case

Chris Brown could face up to 14 years behind bars if he’s found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon.

The star was arrested and charged yesterday after a woman called 911 and claimed Brown had threatened her with a gun.

Legal expert, Troy Slaten, has spoken to E!News about the charges and stated that the maximum penalty for assault with a deadly weapon is four years in state prison, but this could be enhanced because of the alleged use of a gun in the crime.

He explained:

“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.

“An enhancement means that, if convicted and found true, your prison sentence is increased or ‘enhanced.”

Slaten added: “So theoretically 14 years is the statutory max. But that would be very unlikely without a long rap sheet.”