Lindsay Lohan Guilty of 'Poor Judgement,' Not Probation Violation

By PopEater Staff Posted Jun 23rd 2011 03:00PM

After testing positive for alcohol, Lindsay Lohan arrived in court this morning for a probation violation hearing -- a legal bout that was apparently never even supposed to take place.

After facing Judge Stephanie Sautner, in what looked like could have resulted in jail time for Lohan, it was ruled that the starlet would get off scot free -- but only on a technicality. Before being placed under house arrest, Lohan was ordered to adhere to controlled substance testing, not alcohol testing. On top of that, Lohan's substance testing was only supposed to take place between February 3 and February 25.

But the judge did rule that Lohan is only permitted one friend to visit her Venice, California home at a time. She is also forbidden from hosting any parties. According to Sautner, the only thing Lohan is guilty of is "extremely poor judgement," according to TMZ.

Lohan's lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, was all smiles after the court appearance telling reporters, "I feel like you guys are disappointed ... [Lohan's] done nothing wrong. She's done everything right. So let's give her credit for that."

The forthcoming 'Gotti: Three Generations' star was tested twice last week for drugs and alcohol (tests that have now been deemed superfluous) while serving her sentence under house arrest, when she tested positive for alcohol, setting off a media firestorm. She is currently serving a four month house arrest sentence for stealing a necklace from a Venice, California jewelry store -- a sentence that is supposed to culminate next week, on June 29.

Lohan also seemed to be in high spirits following her hearing: "Thank you to all my fans for your support. Sending you Love and Light. xo," she tweeted.

But other stars are less than thrilled with Lohan's lack of punishment: "What has happened to the justice system in the sate of California seem like all you have to be is famous & they let you get away w/ murder," Kelly Osbourne tweeted.

So what's one thing that Lohan did get out of her unnecessary court appearance? She finally nailed appropriate court attire. The troubled actress arrived at the LAX Airport Courthouse sporting black trousers, a button down shirt, aviators and a high ponytail -- a far cry from her previously revealing court get-ups.

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Monday 27 June

By Tyler

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If it was the average citizen they'd be thrown in jail with a huge fine.

Thursday 23 June

By blkawoman

why is this has-been still considered newsworthy? Last time I looked nobody was holding their breath waiting for the next Lindsay Lohan film. This is her primary source of attention,now. She acts out,or violates probation and PopEater,TMZ,etc. write about it. Great career Lindsay!

By Lynn

Judgment not judgement. Please get a better editor.

By Grayson33

We get it...you are a bad girl Lindsay who can't be tamed. They should really consider making a Bad Girls Club: celebrity edition...now that is some reality tv trash that I would watch!!!

Friday 24 June

By sandee

Can't remember is this is her 2nd 3rd 4th or 100th chance?

By Lilly

California - your judges are a joke!! Rich & famous getting off w/slap on the wrist. Sooo..who's on the take! Hope all who work this case getting plenty of moolah!!

By JEB BUCKINGHAM

I have ABSOLUTELY NO FAITH in the California justice system at all anymore. What a disgrace and a sham to the rest of the people of this great nation.

By kristine

are her lips a bad collagen job???

Sunday 26 June

By Bozzzzz

What Lindsay is guilty of is trying to have some fun like a normal 20 something woman. She isn't doing anything that's hurting anyone and she isn't doing anything that the ladies I knew when I was her age did way back in the 70/80s. Maybe she just needs to be LEFT ALONE! It guess its tough being a celebrity with all the morons shoving a camera up your butt.

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