Lindsay Lohan Sentenced to 1 Day in Jail
August 23, 2007 by Arieanna
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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Dave makes some very good points that are supported by hard personal experience. One the main things that her attorney achieved in this was to keep the sentencing from going higher as all of the public pressure was in that direction. She was very lucky on the possession charges that the measurements came back under .05 in both cases. Dave are very correct in that the day in jail is just the tip of a very intrusive set of punishments Lindsay will face over the next three years. Just like you Lindsay has lot her license for two years but in her case she can pay to have someone drive her around. I doubt the trip to the morgue will be any fun either! She got to be thing way in the hell did I do this when compared with her life before May 26th!
I finally got around to watching the video of the May 26 and was impressed by how her people handled the whole thing. Interestingly she did have someone drive her to the parties so she was mindful of the DUI laws. For some reason when she got back to her condo she decided to drive off somewhere. The big mistake (other than driving in her condition) was to go to the emergency room. That make it easy for the police to get her. I guess the paparazzi must have called the police because Jaz got the car out of there quick and others wouldn’t have known who’s car crashed.
Iyana, say you have same cases as Lindsay’s. Which penalties would you like? 1 day jail? Or 12 months? Which do you choose if you were in Lindsay’s place? Tell me, sincerely. I guess you like rotting in jail.
I just don’t understand why she only does a day for her list of charges while Lil Kim had to serve a year in prison for perjury that seem sort of crazy to me…i wish lindsay luck and hope that this is her last run in with the law
‘Lil Kim was convicted of perjury and conspiracy for lying to a federal grand jury. This is a federal felony and the punishment is governed my federal sentencing guidelines that are rather rigid. By contract Lindsay offenses were misdemeanor and the state judge has a lot wider choices in sentencing. The cases are totally different.
Oops, the should have read by contrast Lindsay’s offenses….
thanks for clearing that up
i would like to add one more observation to this discussion on the sentence of our favorite movie star and entertainment personality,the incomparable miss Lindsay Lohan.i believe the judge chose not to make an example out of Lindsay for two reasons.number one,in solidifying a plea agreement between the attorney,miss berk,and the court,i believe the judge had access to all the FACTS,including test results and documentation from the rehab centers,submitted by miss berk,showing that Lindsay was sober and making progress in all three rehabs.remember,people,that the ONLY things you know about Lindsay in her rehab stays is what those fine folks at the trashloids and smearNET sites,want you to know,lol.and number two,i think the judge took into consideration her celebrity status,and realized that if she could straighten out her life,get clean,and pay her debt to society,she could be a far better example to this generation,of addiction and recovery,than locking her up for a long while and perhaps,negating any positive message or result from miss Lohans recovery.i think the judge was trying to see the situation in a more positive light,rather than some hardcase on the judicial bench,out to make a name for himself.even though the judge was lenient in the jail sentence,he still hammered her on the 36 months probation,in that she has to stay on the good side of the law for three years.well,i wish miss Lohan the best of health and clarity of mind,and hope for progress with recovery and legal issues.love always,a huge fan and friend.peace
I can NOT believe this… wtf is wrong here?
Doesn’t California also have the 3 time loser rule as well…. my God! When I had my first DUI and only DUI i had to do 3 days in jail… or screw celebrity justice… all of you who support this reckless careless individual blows my mind! I would love to see her reform and gain control of her life as a recovering addict myself of 10 years … however when recovery has failed that many times in such a short period how can you honestly keep your faith and approve her actions? Tough love come on you idiots… obviously you are all ignorant to what addiction is and are blinded by her celebrity status.. GET A LIFE AND GET REAL!!!!!!!!!!
I can NOT believe this… wtf is wrong here?
Doesn’t California also have the 3 time loser rule as well…. my God! When I had my first DUI and only DUI i had to do 3 days in jail… or screw celebrity justice… all of you who support this reckless careless individual blows my mind! I would love to see her reform and gain control of her life as a recovering addict myself of 10 years … however when recovery has failed that many times in such a short period how can you honestly keep your faith and approve her actions? Tough love
WTF, You miss the real point. She is very cunning! In one year she as completely wiped away all of her type casting as a “child/teen” star. The fact that you want to put her away testifies to that reality. That mug shot is doing more for her than any audition could do!