San Diego prosecutors considering allegations vs. Kobe

Next time someone wants to take Kobe Bryant's picture with a cell phone camera, the Los Angeles Lakers star might want to just smile and say, "Cheese." 

Bryant isn't out of hot water yet in the case of a man who alleges Bryant grabbed his cell phone and injured him last month after believing his picture was being taken at a San Diego church. 

San Diego police have sent their information to the city attorney's office, which will decide whether there's enough evidence to prosecute. At worst, police believe it will be handled as a misdemeanor battery case if it's pursued by prosecutors. 

In an email, Gina Coburn, a spokeswoman for the city attorney, said, "I can confirm that we do have the case and it's currently under review."

Prosecutors have one year to decide whether to move forward with the case.

Through his attorney, Bryant has previously denied any wrongdoing. 

According to reports, Bryant was attending Mass with his wife at St. Therese of Carmel Church in San Diego when he apparently believed another churchgoer was taking his photo with a cell phone camera. The person, identified as Thomas Hagos of San Diego, alleges that Bryant grabbed the phone and returned it after seeing that there were no pictures of him on it. 

Hagos went to UC San Diego Medical Center the same day to have his wrist checked and was released, police said.