Lindsay Lohan: Court-mandated motivational speaker?
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lindsay Lohan's attorney has suggested to prosecutors that the actress serve as a motivational speaker and perform non-jail activities to resolve her latest criminal case, according to a letter obtained Tuesday.
The letter from lawyer Mark Heller proposed several alternatives for Lohan, who could be sent to jail if a judge determines her actions in a traffic crash violated terms of her probation in a previous theft case.
His letter states that Lohan's turbulent home life has deeply impacted her and requires a different approach in the case.
The actress plans to spend time recording public service announcements and make "periodic visits to schools, hospitals, and other venues where she may provide inspirational talks, encouraging children to pursue positive goals and avoid bad habits," states the letter filed on Friday and released by the court Tuesday.
Heller also proposed the establishment of a nonprofit foundation in Lohan's name to benefit young people.
The actress "has made a commitment to herself to elevate her life and participate in activities which will advance her desire to lead a model life," Heller wrote in a motion seeking a delay in the case that returns to court on Friday. Trial is now set for March 18.
Lohan is charged with three misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, lying to police and obstructing officers from performing their duties. She has pleaded not guilty.
The actress could face 245 days in jail if she is found to be in violation of her probation.
The star of "Mean Girls" and "Freaky Friday" was sentenced to psychotherapy in November of 2011 in cases involving theft and drunken driving charges, but she has not been required to attend counseling since being placed on informal probation in March 2012.
Those terms were imposed by Judge Stephanie Sautner, who is retiring and will no longer handle Lohan's case.
The crash that prompted the current charges occurred in June on Pacific Coast Highway while Lohan was on the way to a movie shoot.
Terry White, chief deputy city attorney in Santa Monica, declined comment on the letter. He said discussions about a possible resolution are scheduled to take place this week.
Lohan, 26, was on her way to a beach shoot with another person for the TV movie "Liz and Dick" when her car crashed into the back of a dump truck. Police allege she lied about being behind the wheel.
Heller is also seeking dismissal of the charges against Lohan, arguing that police ignored her when she said she didn't want to be interviewed without her attorney present.
Lohan was at the hospital at the time, not in custody, and showed no signs of impairment when officers gave her a field sobriety test, the lawyer said.
The letter from lawyer Mark Heller proposed several alternatives for Lohan, who could be sent to jail if a judge determines her actions in a traffic crash violated terms of her probation in a previous theft case.
His letter states that Lohan's turbulent home life has deeply impacted her and requires a different approach in the case.
The actress plans to spend time recording public service announcements and make "periodic visits to schools, hospitals, and other venues where she may provide inspirational talks, encouraging children to pursue positive goals and avoid bad habits," states the letter filed on Friday and released by the court Tuesday.
Heller also proposed the establishment of a nonprofit foundation in Lohan's name to benefit young people.
The actress "has made a commitment to herself to elevate her life and participate in activities which will advance her desire to lead a model life," Heller wrote in a motion seeking a delay in the case that returns to court on Friday. Trial is now set for March 18.
Lohan is charged with three misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, lying to police and obstructing officers from performing their duties. She has pleaded not guilty.
The actress could face 245 days in jail if she is found to be in violation of her probation.
The star of "Mean Girls" and "Freaky Friday" was sentenced to psychotherapy in November of 2011 in cases involving theft and drunken driving charges, but she has not been required to attend counseling since being placed on informal probation in March 2012.
Those terms were imposed by Judge Stephanie Sautner, who is retiring and will no longer handle Lohan's case.
The crash that prompted the current charges occurred in June on Pacific Coast Highway while Lohan was on the way to a movie shoot.
Terry White, chief deputy city attorney in Santa Monica, declined comment on the letter. He said discussions about a possible resolution are scheduled to take place this week.
Lohan, 26, was on her way to a beach shoot with another person for the TV movie "Liz and Dick" when her car crashed into the back of a dump truck. Police allege she lied about being behind the wheel.
Heller is also seeking dismissal of the charges against Lohan, arguing that police ignored her when she said she didn't want to be interviewed without her attorney present.
Lohan was at the hospital at the time, not in custody, and showed no signs of impairment when officers gave her a field sobriety test, the lawyer said.
So she can motivate people to get away with as much as feasibly possible. Just Great.
Perfect example of two justice systems. One for wealthy Caucasians and Jews, the other for poor people of color.
She can teach people how to steal jewelry, etc.
She has on sensational public relations team. They manage to keep her interesting enough to maintain this level of media coverage.
Sign me up, crazy or not.
"Lindsay Lohan's attorney has suggested to prosecutors that the actress serve as a motivational speaker and perform non-jail activities to resolve her latest criminal case." Yeah why not? Why shouldn't she have to answer to anything she does? And as far as motivational speaking, who isn't gonna listen to this fallen tramp? You have got to be f'n kidding me! But then again, with this constant Lohan circus, guess this should be expected.Why have the motivational speaking when you can just point to that picture up there and say "Don't be like Lindsay or you'll look like this by your mid 20's!" I think people will get the message!
You're going to end up living in a VAN down by the RIVER!!
Motivational would be providing reason to act in certain way. She a great role model. cough
I think she would be a great motivational speaker. I can even write her speech.
"Hi, my name is Lindsay Lohan. I'm sure most of you have heard or read about how screwed up my life has been. I'm only 26 years old although I look closer to 46. Unless you want to end up like me stop trying to emulate my behavior. I can get away with it because I am rich but you cannot get away with anything because you are NOT rich. You will end up dead or at the very least in a jail cell. Thank you for letting me speak."
She will never do it; she would put it off until absolutely necessary. Â She hasn't really been counted on to finish anything else!
If it's to motivate others to drive to kill themselves over finishing her talk, she will succeed.
She makes me want to puke!!!....(enter puking sound)
Oh boy, more news from train wreck central...
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Laughable
I can hear it now...."Do drugs it will make you famous!" "wait I mean don't do drugs, no wait what did I say? Where am I and why am I not wearing ant under garments?"
DAG NAB IT!...*any..not ant
Don't feel bad about saying ant instead of any. She would probably be slurring her words so bad you wouldn't be able to understand her anyway! LOL!!
@aintno1special what are you on??? ; )
She might try to show off her math skills....... two plus two equals potato!
Yeah great motivational speaker.lol What a train wreck. It is sad with the parents that raised her but she's an adult now, time to grow up.Â