Lindsay Lohan snagged another "Get out of Jail" card last night just before the witching hour.
But, the price tag was a pretty hefty one.
Earlier in the day, when Ms. Lohan appeared in court to answer to charges that she failed a drug test last week, Judge Elden Fox pulled the rug out from under the starlet when he denied bail and ordered a Sheriff to hand-cuff the startled defendant and haul her back to the slammer until a probation Violation hearing on October 22nd..
But, the ruling was struck down later in the afternoon just shy of 6 p.m , when Lohan's lawyer filed a "motion" with the court, lamenting that denial of "bail" was illegal in the instant scenario since Lindsay had committed a couple of misdemeanors (not felonies).
An assistant supervising Judge found there was merit to lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley's argument, and subsequently, overturned the stiff penalty imposed earlier by Judge Fox.
However, the stakes got higher for Ms. Lohan.
The court granted her release with the provision that her legal team post $300,000.00 bail.
In addition, the strong-willed actress was placed on a tighter leash.
Until the hearing in late October rolls around, Lohan is required to sport an ankle bracelet once again, to monitor her every move.
The trendy watering holes the par-ta girl frequents - that primarily flog alcohol - are off-limits, too.
Individuals in rehab treatment programs often refer to social setting such as these as "triggers" because of temptations that lurk everywhere in those sleazy environs.
On October 22nd, the disgruntled Jurist will render a finding as to whether or not Lindsay violated her probation last week when she failed a mandatory court-ordered drug test.
Lindsay herself has admitted that shaking her drug habit has been a daily challenge.
"Substance abuse is a disease, which unfortunately doesn't go away over night," Lohan fessed up a few days ago on Twitter, on the heels of admitting she relapsed and that her test came back dirty.
When Judge Fox initially granted Lohan's release, he mapped out a 67-day course of action for the pretty starlet to follow which included drug testing, counseling, and substance abuse meetings.
At Friday's court proceeding, probation officers were asked to report back on the extent of Lindsay's compliance, how faithful she's been to the court's directive, and so-forth and-so-on.
With reliable facts in hand, it is anticipated the Judge will be capable of rendering a decision that is equitable under the circumstances, with the specific aim of settling a case that has gotten old and grey and (yawn!) begging for closure.
I echo Mr. Lohan's sentiments.
The talented thespian is in dire need of therapy.
Stints behind bars just frustrate and hinder the healing process on all levels.
Dueling Lohans!
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