07-06-2010, 07:02 PM
Today 3:35 PM PDT by Josh Grossberg
Lindsay Lohan has run out of luck.
Judge Marshal Revel sentenced the troubled star to 90 days in jail after ruling that she violated the terms of her probation in her 2007 DUI and drug case by failing to promptly attend court-mandated weekly alcohol education classes and submit to random drug tests, all th while showing little respect for the court.
"She knew [the prosecutor] would be asking for jail time and yet still after all that, she didn't comply with the court order and the court does find her in violation of her probation," Revel said at today's probation violating hearing.
The 90 days stems from the 30 days possible for each of Lohan's original infractions: her two DUIs and a count of reckless driving.
The judge also ordered Lohan to complete a 90-day in-patient substance abuse program after she's out of jail. She must refrain from drinking alcohol and submit to random drug-testing, plus her probation has been kicked up a notch to "Formal Probation" and she has two days to report for duty.
Lohan burst into tears upon hearing her fate.
She was ordered to report to the courthouse by July 20 at 8:30 a.m. to begin serving her term in Los Angeles County Jail. She will also be required to wear her SCRAM bracelet until then, as well.
"Nowhere did I say substantial compliance would be good enough," added Revel. "Because had I known then [that Lindsay was not in complaince], we would've had this hearing a lot sooner."
Revel noted that Lindsay's had a history of non-compliance and "ongoing excuses."
"She had to go once a week," the judge said. "I ordered her to do it and I couldn't be more clear and it wasn't done."
Lohan's attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, told the court in closing arguments that the thespian believed she was living up to the terms of her probation and that Right On, the program she was enrolled in, had given her the go-ahead to miss various sessions as long as she made them up.
"We've acknowledged the violation. We've always acknowledged the violation," the legal eagle said, noting that officials at Right On, the program she's enrolled in, allowed her absences of up to 21 days."
"It's evident that she has taken the [program] seriously as she's going to be finished with the program by the end of this week," added Holley. "It's clear she's made a significant change and is doing well. She completed the program except for three AA meetings."
Throwing herself on the mercy of the court, Lohan herself tearfully addressed the judge directly before sentencing.
"I just wanted to take a minute to say that as far as I know I was being in compliance with my program. When I asked to leave town, they would give me permission to leave town. I wasn't expecting any special treatment aside from the understanding that I have to provide for myself, I have to work," said Lohan.
After acknowledging that Right On allowed her time off for various jobs, she choked up as she explained she did her best to balance her career and her probation obligations.
"I'm not taking this as a ajoke. It's my life and career. I've learned from my experiences I take respon for my actions," added Lindsay, bursting into tears. "Honestly, it did wake me up. Yes of course it scared me. Also it confused me because I thought it was okay to miss those classes. Had I known. . .I would've made sure I was in town each week.
"It's just been such a long haul and I don't want you to think I don't respect you on your terms becauase I really did think I was doing what I was supposed to do," she said in conclusion.
Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers wasn't buying the contrition act.
"You have not caught her attention. When the defendant ordered to be here in [May], she was in France and didn't come back to this court," said the prosecutor. "I would ask the court to have her continue to wear the [SCRAM] device until she's compliant."
Neither did the judge.
"She knew it so the court doesn't buy that at this time," Revel said.
Holley noted that Lohan is due to finish her original alcohol-education program by July 16.
ââ¬âReporting by Claudia Rosenbaum
Read more: http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b189064_...z0swivaOZX
Lindsay Lohan has run out of luck.
Judge Marshal Revel sentenced the troubled star to 90 days in jail after ruling that she violated the terms of her probation in her 2007 DUI and drug case by failing to promptly attend court-mandated weekly alcohol education classes and submit to random drug tests, all th while showing little respect for the court.
"She knew [the prosecutor] would be asking for jail time and yet still after all that, she didn't comply with the court order and the court does find her in violation of her probation," Revel said at today's probation violating hearing.
The 90 days stems from the 30 days possible for each of Lohan's original infractions: her two DUIs and a count of reckless driving.
The judge also ordered Lohan to complete a 90-day in-patient substance abuse program after she's out of jail. She must refrain from drinking alcohol and submit to random drug-testing, plus her probation has been kicked up a notch to "Formal Probation" and she has two days to report for duty.
Lohan burst into tears upon hearing her fate.
She was ordered to report to the courthouse by July 20 at 8:30 a.m. to begin serving her term in Los Angeles County Jail. She will also be required to wear her SCRAM bracelet until then, as well.
"Nowhere did I say substantial compliance would be good enough," added Revel. "Because had I known then [that Lindsay was not in complaince], we would've had this hearing a lot sooner."
Revel noted that Lindsay's had a history of non-compliance and "ongoing excuses."
"She had to go once a week," the judge said. "I ordered her to do it and I couldn't be more clear and it wasn't done."
Lohan's attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, told the court in closing arguments that the thespian believed she was living up to the terms of her probation and that Right On, the program she was enrolled in, had given her the go-ahead to miss various sessions as long as she made them up.
"We've acknowledged the violation. We've always acknowledged the violation," the legal eagle said, noting that officials at Right On, the program she's enrolled in, allowed her absences of up to 21 days."
"It's evident that she has taken the [program] seriously as she's going to be finished with the program by the end of this week," added Holley. "It's clear she's made a significant change and is doing well. She completed the program except for three AA meetings."
Throwing herself on the mercy of the court, Lohan herself tearfully addressed the judge directly before sentencing.
"I just wanted to take a minute to say that as far as I know I was being in compliance with my program. When I asked to leave town, they would give me permission to leave town. I wasn't expecting any special treatment aside from the understanding that I have to provide for myself, I have to work," said Lohan.
After acknowledging that Right On allowed her time off for various jobs, she choked up as she explained she did her best to balance her career and her probation obligations.
"I'm not taking this as a ajoke. It's my life and career. I've learned from my experiences I take respon for my actions," added Lindsay, bursting into tears. "Honestly, it did wake me up. Yes of course it scared me. Also it confused me because I thought it was okay to miss those classes. Had I known. . .I would've made sure I was in town each week.
"It's just been such a long haul and I don't want you to think I don't respect you on your terms becauase I really did think I was doing what I was supposed to do," she said in conclusion.
Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers wasn't buying the contrition act.
"You have not caught her attention. When the defendant ordered to be here in [May], she was in France and didn't come back to this court," said the prosecutor. "I would ask the court to have her continue to wear the [SCRAM] device until she's compliant."
Neither did the judge.
"She knew it so the court doesn't buy that at this time," Revel said.
Holley noted that Lohan is due to finish her original alcohol-education program by July 16.
ââ¬âReporting by Claudia Rosenbaum
Read more: http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b189064_...z0swivaOZX