Russell Brand’s Party In The US Might End In DEPORTATION
Russell Brand could face deportation from the United States and a subsequent ban if he is convicted of felony criminal damage.
It's all heavily dependent on his immigration status, and the outcome when the case gets to court.
If a judge finds him guilty of an aggravated felony, which could include the theft of the phone he snatched before hurling it through a window in New Orleans, Russell may face a jail term.
Mugshot: Russell Brand has been arrested for criminal damage after 'throwing iPhone through window'
If this is the case, his status in the US could be considered given that he isn't a US citizen.
Brand, 36 , was planning to go down the naturalization route as the spouse of an American, and based a stand up show around it last Autumn.
His Los Angeles show at the Elephant theatre in Hollywood saw him ask the audience to help him pass the test so he could stay with his wife.
The comic may even ruefully reflect about how he joked about persuading the US to accept a man with his reputation.
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Booking sheet: Russell has been arrested for Simple Criminal Damage to Property in New Orleans
The route to citizenship for a spouse takes three years but this increases to five for an immigrant who is not married to an American.
A judge's opinion...
Judge Cristina PĂ©rez told Mail Online: 'If Russell is on a work visa and is found guilty of a felony, it would almost certainly affect his future in the US.
'Immigration law is complicated and any offence deemed an aggravated felony can result in deportation and a ban for immigrant professionals.
'However, Russell's legal team aren't likely to let it get that far, and will be preparing to argue for the incident to be reduced to a misdemeanor, this is almost certainly what will happen in this case in my opinion.'
They need to have lived in the US with a green card for five years, which Russell hasn't yet chalked up.
Of course, he could be found not guilty, or guilty of just felony.
The authorities are also likely to take into account Russell's unique abilities as an entertainer.
This contribution to culture could balance out this incident to ensure he stays in the United States.
He may have suffered the humiliation of being arrested in New Orleans yesterday, but he wasn't about to go to ground in the southern city.
Indeed, the renowned ladies man, back on the prowl again since his marriage break up, was parading himself around the streets of the city's hedonistic French Quarter last night.
Affixed to his side was the current ubiquitous brunette, who had formed part of his entourage earlier in the day as he left the sheriff's office.
Lost love: Russell spoke about how he wanted to become US citizen to be with his now estranged wife Katy Perry for good at an LA show in October
TMZ spotted the indefatigable Brit as he soaked up the atmosphere in the lively area, which they describe as: 'party central.'
Earlier in the day, his mugshot had been released.
With his head tilted softly to the side, and a flattering light highlighting his soft expression, one could be forgiven for thinking this were another promotional photo for the popular actor.
The 36-year-old comedian turned himself in to police in New Orleans Sheriff's office yesterday after learning he was wanted by officers.
According to TMZ, Russell was charged on two counts of simple criminal damage to property.
He was then released after posting a reported $5000 bail.
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