Russell Brand could spend up to eight years in prison after being found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
A top lawyer now shared how much time the comedian can actually spend behind bars.
Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court on November 9, where he was due to learn his punishment.
Lawyer Matthew Claughton believes that he could receive a sentence of seven or eight years. He, however, expects Brand to spend around two thirds of that time in prison before being released.
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The lawyer also explained that Brand’s problems not end when he leaves prison as he can be placed on the sex offenders register for at least 15 years and may have to wear an electronic tag for a year.
He could also face strict rules about where he can travel.
These rules, meanwhile, could make it difficult for the comedian to visit countries such as the United States.
Brand, moreover, was found guilty of raping a 21 year old woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three other women between 2004 and 2009.
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During that trial, many women shared their experiences with the comedian.
He denied all the charges but was found guilty by the jury.Â
