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Lindsay Lohan has pled no contest to misdemeanor charges, and will serve 1 day in jail.
Today, Lindsay Lohan pled "no contest" to the following charges – in total, 7 misdemeanor charges were laid for the two separate arrests:
- cocaine possession (misdemeanor drug possession)
- driving with a blood alcohol level over the limit of .08 percent
- being under the influence of cocaine
- reckless driving
A no contest plea is neither an admission of guilt, nor a denial. Two counts of driving under the influence were dropped in the plea agreement.
Lindsay Lohan was not charged with any felony charges. Although Lindsay possessed cocaine on both arrests, the amounts were below the .05 grams required for felony charges. The DA considered Lindsay Lohan to be struggling under her addiction – hence the two very close arrests – but her immediate check-ins to rehab helped as well. Lindsay Lohan’s unstable family condition was a factor as well.
Lindsay made this statement to the judge, and later sent it to TMZ:
"It is clear to me that my life has become completely unmanageable because I am addicted to alcohol and drugs. Recently, I relapsed and did things for which I am ashamed. I broke the law, and today I took responsibility by pleading guilty to the charges in my case. No matter what I said when I was under the influence on the day I was arrested, I am not blaming anyone else for my conduct other than myself. I thank God I did not injure others. I easily could have.
I very much want to be healthy and gain control of my life and career and have asked for medical help in doing so. I am taking these steps to improve my life. Luckily, I am not alone in my daily struggle and I know that people like me have succeeded. Maybe with time it will become easier. I hope so." [bolding mine]
Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to 4 days in jail on the charges, but the judge ordered the sentence reduced to two days in exchange for 10 days of community service. Lindsay Lohan was given a day credit for time already spent in jail. Therefore, her sentence is:
- 1 day in jail (to be served before January 18)
- 10 days of community service
- attend 18 months of alcohol education program
- attend a drug program
- stay at Cirque Lodge for rehab for an unspecified amount of time
- 3 years of probation
According to the way the ruling works, Lindsay Lohan will spend less than 24 hours in jail. She can enter the jail late at night (before midnight), and leave early the next morning, as that counds as a "day."
Lindsay Lohan’s attorneys met with the LA County Deputy District Attorney today for an hour to enter the please. The District Attorney says that Lindsay Lohan did not receive special consideration as a celebrity.
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oh — and Chris,
Besides “deverse” — “nobody” is spelled as one word;
When it comes to Lindsay, “no body” is decidedly NOT the correct assessment!
right Lindsay ? ;-)
eh — hmm, uhm, Chris?
It’s a sort of moot issue, but could you please cite, chapter and verse, exactly WHICH actions — only the TRUE, FACTUAL actions of which you have full, concrete knowledge — that she should be ” … thrown in jail and locked up for about 5 years”?
Um , Chris, you want to know “What happens when she KILLS someone”? Chris — it’s the same thing that will happen to YOU when YOU kill some one — OK?
So — relax.
Overall I think this was a good outcome. Given that some of the facts are sketchy for example I’m very unclear about what really was going on during the second (24 July) incident. Does the guilty plea mean that Lindsay was actually driving the Denali? If so why did the three men allow this? I also note that Blair Berk used the appoach that made sense to me of pleading “nolo contendere” rather than guilty which will force the plaintiff in upcoming civil actions prove things that would otherwise be established facts. At least the sentence has been reduced to a level that shouldn’t be destuctive and perhaps might even be instructive. The fact is however with three years probation any additional relapse will lead to jail without trial. I can only hope that the rehab program is successful.
I really wish Lindsay the very best and look forward to her make some more good movies.
i wish you continued good fortune in your dealings with the authorities and your legal issues,and that you capitalize on this good fortune by getting well,staying with the program and getting clean,and restoring your reputation,career,and the faith of the many fans who have had cause to be concerned and doubtful.best of health and clarity of mind and purpose,and we will see you on the other side.love always,a huge fan and friend.peace
This is crazy!!! She is a no body and deverse the punishment as all American citizens… What happens when she KILLS someone… She should be thrown in jail and locked up for about 5 years. Maybe then she’ll learn a lesson!!! Lohan- GROW UP AND TAKE RESPONISIBLITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS!!!