According to official documents, the actor became violent with his girlfriend during an argument. The star of La Bamba and Young Guns could face a year in prison if convicted of the crime. A trial has been set for October 18.
Diamond Phillips, 44, apparently attacked his girlfriend, who has not been identified, on August 11. The woman claims that the actor pushed and dragged her throughout the home resulting in scrapes on both knees. The girlfriend then locked herself in a bathroom and called 911. Lou Diamond Phillips was arrested and detained for 10 hours after the incident.