Matthew McConaughey's friends are going to take the heat over a paparazzi incident that happened a few months ago.  Two photographers were badgering Matty and his buddies decided to do something about it.

Skylar Martin Peak, 24, and Philip John Hildebrand, 30, both of Malibu, were each charged with one misdemeanor count of battery for attacking Richid Altmbareckouhammou, who was working for a French news agency, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office said.

Officials claim the two men threw Altmbareckouhammou into the water from where he was taking pictures on the beach. Each faces up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine.

Throwing someone into the water is taking defense a little far, but on the other hand I can see how people might be driven to it with photographers in their face.  What do you think,is jail time justified for these men?