Crime POLL: Do You Agree with Chris Brown Plea Deal? The singer avoids jail time and gets probation and community labor for assaulting Rihanna By People Staff Published on June 23, 2009 09:45 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Ramey Chris Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault against Rihanna but will not go to jail, instead reaching a plea agreement that gives him five years probation, six months of community labor and domestic violence classes.