"Former Dodgers Pitcher Julio Urías Faces Five Misdemeanor Charges in 2023 Arrest"

Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías has been charged with five misdemeanors, including spousal battery and assault, stemming from a 2023 arrest for suspicion of domestic violence. The incident occurred outside BMO Stadium last September, and Urías could face discipline from Major League Baseball, which is investigating whether he violated the league’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy for the second time. The maximum sentence for each charge is one year in county jail, but a veteran Los Angeles criminal defense attorney anticipates that Urías may not serve jail time if convicted, with potential alternatives such as fines, community service, and a domestic violence counseling program.