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Is repeat offender Charlie Sheen potentially facing a long prison sentence?

By Douglas A. Berman

This article from the Los Angeles Times, which is headlined "Charlie Sheen's 1996 domestic violence incident in L.A. could become factor in new case," should prompt fans of "Two and a Half Men" to worry about the fate of the show's star.  Here are the details:  Charlie Sheen?s previous domestic violence case more than a decade ago in Los Angeles could become a factor if Colorado prosecutors file charges against the actor over an alleged assault in Aspen last week. Katie Buckland, executive director of the Women?s Law Center who has handled domestic violence cases for the L.A. city attorney?s office in the past, said the earlier instance of domestic abuse could be critical during both a trial and a sentencing if Sheen is convicted. ?A second offense is always treated more seriously,? she said...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on December 29, 2009 (boomark / email).