Lindsay Speaks, “Luckily I’m not Alone…”

Earlier it was reported that Lindsay Lohan has dodged every one of her felony convictions. Next it was reported by People that Lohan would serve a whopping 24 hours in jail for her misdemeanor DUI convictions.

You might be thinking that is not enough. However, D.A. Danette Meyer is saying that Lohan is not being treated any differently under the law. The law in California states a minimum of 4 days in jail. She will serve one and she is being credited for a day that she already was in jail (though I do not recall if she was in jail for an actual full day). The other two days are being converted to 10 days of community service, as everyone feels that would be more beneficial. She will also serve three years probation. She has until January 2008 to serve her one day jail sentence.

Lohan later released the following statement after her plea was announced:

“It is clear to me that my life has become completely unmanageable because I am addicted to alcohol and drugs. Recently, I relapsed and did things for which I am ashamed. I broke the law, and today I took responsibility by pleading guilty to the charges in my case. No matter what I said when I was under the influence on the day I was arrested, I am not blaming anyone else for my conduct other than myself. I thank God I did not injure others. I easily could have.

I very much want to be healthy and gain control of my life and career and have asked for medical help in doing so. I am taking these steps to improve my life. Luckily, I am not alone in my daily struggle and I know that people like me have succeeded. Maybe with time it will become easier. I hope so.”

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