Chris Brown has been charged with misdemeanor hit and run charges following a recent incident in Beverly Hills, Breaking Celebrity News has confirmed.

The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office slapped the R&B singer with the charges on Tuesday after the 24-year-old rear ended a driver and allegedly gave false information about his drivers license, along with fraudulent insurance information. If convicted, he could receive a maximum of six months in jail -- for each charge.

However, what's looms as a bigger problem for Brown for is a possible probation violation for beating Rihanna. The judge handling Brown's assault case could sentence him to up to four years in state prison if he's found to be in violation of terms of his probation.

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