Aug 6 (IBNS) A judge has delayed the sentencing of singer Chris Brown on charges of assaulting his partner Rihanna, also a singer, with whom Brown had a romantic relationship.

The CNN reported that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg was expected to impose five years of probation and about 1,400 hours in “labor-oriented service.”

Schnegg, however, said that the documents detailing his proposed community service plan in Virginia, where Brown is a legal residence and wants to serve his sentence, was not delivered to her on time to approve them for sentencing.

Schnegg has said Brown now can apply to have his supervised probation transferred to Virginia and complete his community service there, but it would have to meet the court’s standards.

Rihanna was absent from Wednesday hearing and Brown appeared in a dark business suit, entered the court with his attorney, Mark Geragos.

“My client is doing great, she is hard at work,” Rihanna’s attorney, Donald Etra, was quoted as saying.

“We were obviously hoping all proceedings would be concluded today,” he added.

The sentencing has been rescheduled for August 27.

Rihanna — whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty — appeared briefly in court in June after Brown’s admission that he was guilty of a felony assault on her.

Brown’s probation makes in compulsory for the singer to complete his domestic violence counseling. The judge also said that Brown cannot have any contact with Rihanna again until that is completed.