Kiefer Sutherland Might Go To Jail

Kiefer Sutherland is said to be facing only a minor assault charge over his alleged argument in New York this week - however, because the actor is still under probation, Los Angeles based authorities may push for further penalties.

Sutherland allegedly headbutted a fashion designer at a party on Tuesday (May 5), and according to the New York Daily News, he will surrender to New York authorities to face a third-degree assault charge.

However, he is currently serving a five-year probation term in L.A. for his second DUI conviction, and the incident in New York may have violated those terms, says L.A. City Attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan.

“Our office intends to contact the NYPD and New York prosecutors to review the incident and determine whether Mr. Sutherland violated probation,” Mateljan says.

A probation violation could mean a return to jail for the 24 star, who spent 48 days in jail on the conviction.

“If Sutherland is found in violation of probation for battery, and if he was intoxicated at the time, he could very well be sentenced to another 48 days or more,” Steve Sitkoff, an L.A. criminal defense attorney not involved with the case, told People magazine.