Lindsay Lohan..."Get out of Jail" card costly! Judge Fox eats crow!

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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Lindsay Lohan...motion granted for release! Starlet must rustle up $300,000.00 bail...

 

A few minutes ago, there was good news - bad news, too - for Lindsay Lohan.

This afternoon - when Judge Elden Fox ordered Lindsay Lohan back to the slammer for failing a drug test (and sent her reeling in shock) - the disgruntled Jurist also denied her legal eagle's  request for bail.

Consequently, the Sheriff was instructed to hand-cuff Ms. Lohan - at which point - she was hauled off to a secure facility for female prisoners in Lynwood, California.

End of story?

Not.

At the hearing this afternoon, the lawyer representing the "Mean Girls" star, vowed to file a motion with the court, replete with arguments outlining the merits of re-instating bail and a quick release for Lindsay.

True to form, the aggressive attorney quickly drafted the requirement paperwork, and the brief was summarily submitted to the court's clerk for a proper legal review.

OMG!

Ms. Lohan's highly-paid arm-twister must be a legal whiz because the "motion" was granted by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg.

Who's out-foxing who?


Unfortunately for the actress, her release hinges on her legal team's ability to rustle up a startling $300,000.00 in bail - in what amounts to fool's gold at this point - backed by appropriate security (such as bonds, stocks, and/or property).


In addition, Lohan must get fitted for a trendy ankle bracelet once again, so that her activities may be monitored up-close-and-personal each waking-and-sleeping moment until a hearing on the issues (slated for October 22nd) determines Lohan's fate.


I expect the paparazzi will not only be camped out-front of the big house, but may be inclined to position a scout out-back, in the event the sly par-tay girl attempts to slip out the backdoor once again.


I'm pulling for 'ya, girl!

No-nonesense Judy Judy may be good medicine for starlet!

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Roman Polanski...get out jail (not-for-free) card! Tough negotiations for rapist...

Roman, do you need a ride from the pokie?

Several days ago, many eyebrows were raised when it was announced that Swiss Officials were seriously considering allowing Roman Polanski - a known flight risk - to go free on bail.

Of course, with one big catch!

The diminuitive auteur would be required to not only proffer up a bond to secure a pricey piece of real estate to guarantee his release - but also - drape a fashionable reality-show-style steel bracelet on one hairy leg!

Uh-huh!

When the going gets tough, the tough get going, and offer up big bucks!

Now, that's the universal language that appeals to the Swiss, who have long profitted from intrigues in respect to cold hard cash!

Just ask the Nazis, the drug cartels, and notorious tax evaders.

Those Swish Swiss dudes are a piece of work, aren't they?

Allegedly, the Polanski get out of jail - not-for-free deal - was "consummated" last week, but a couple of bond snafus (rustling up moolah to secure it, for starters) hindered the rapist's immediate release.

Even still, Polanski went for a fitting yesterday for his novelty bracelet, and everything went like clockwork.

The Swiss, who were originally reticent about drawing the ire of American Legal Eagles across the big sea, have since taken the position (to save face, publicly, at least) that things have changed dramatically since the director first fled the court's jurisdiction many "dark nights of the soul" ago.

"He's a mature man now, with a family to consider," one official argued in so many words.

And so, it blows!

Are the bookies in Vegas betting big-time that Polanski will eventually fly the coop?

You betcha!

Polanski court-ordered community service rape therapy video!

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Los Angeles Superior Court...interest scam! Motorists' funds withheld...

Flower & coffee fund?

A few weeks ago I got a ticket.
Because the Police Officer was a bozo, I decided to contest the citation.

Unfortunately, even if a motorist chooses to argue the merits of a dismissal of a case, the court requires that the "defendant" post "bail" pending a determination by the Judge.

There are a couple of problems with that, in my estimation.

For starters - depending on how busy the court is - a hearing date may take weeks to place on calendar.

And, if a citizen requests an extension due to family problems or work commitments, the time frame may be extended a few weeks.

Meanwhile, the court holds onto the money. But, is it held in trust?

No, not in any manner of speaking.

In my instant case, once the ticket was dismissed, I was advised that my "bail" money would be returned within sixty days.

But, it was not until the eve of the due date, that a check finally arrived in the mail.

Then, I noticed something curious.

In spite of the fact the check was written two weeks earlier, the postmark reflected the court neglected - for some inexplicable reason - to mail it out until the day before I received it.

Notwithstanding, I was flabbergasted when I noticed that in spite of the fact the "bail" money was held in the court's bank account for a few months, no interest had been added to my draft.

Doesn't that sound dishonest and unethical?

While my paltry sum didn't amount to a lot of interest standing alone in an account, imagine how much interest would be generated on monies deposited on funds collected from thousands of motorists each month!

Is the interest accounted for? Are the funds declared?

And, more importantly, what does the court do with money?

I'll wager that Judge Parkin is behind the interest scam.

If you recall, Parkin is the Presiding Judge who got his hand caught in a slush fund at the courthouse a few years ago.

I suppose he's divvying up the ill-gotten gains among his corrupt cronies down at the courthouse.

Do 'ya think?

There outta be a law!

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