AFTER spending her first night of freedom—since jail and rehab—at home in her West Hollywood condo, Lindsay Lohan has a lot of cleaning up to do.
Last we heard, she had already passed up on her first party—a tribute to late friend DJ AM aka Adam Goldstein—attended by ex and best friend Samantha Ronson and the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Rashida Jones. But from what Judge Elden Fox has said, she’ll have to do a lot more if she’s going to stay on top of keeping clean.
The judge apparently met with Lindsay’s lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley this morning to discuss the new terms of the 24-year-old’s probation. And they’ve come up with a list that will surely leave Lilo pouting a little longer than expected.
Firstly, Lindsay will now be expected to remain in California, with Los Angeles as her primary residence, until her next court date on November 1. That means no more trips to France, New York or anywhere for that matter, even if it is for work.
The Mean Girls actress will also be expected to undergo psychiatric treatment at least four times a week, and attend addiction meetings (like Alcoholics Anonymous) at least five times a week as part of a 12-step program.
She will also be required to contact her counsellor at least seven times a week, and attend behavioural therapy twice a week. Add to that a requirement to submit to random drug and alcohol testing twice a week and the message is pretty clear: Lindsay, one strike and you’re back in the slammer.
Her lawyer doesn’t go scot-free either..
“She is not to miss any drug tests,” affirmed Fox after he confirmed her release from the UCLA Medical Center yesterday. “Her attorney must provide the court with biweekly statements that these requirements are being met. Any missed tests or violations will result in 30 days in jail.”
Holley appeared unfazed by the terms, and believes Lindsay is now on the straight and narrow.
“She is very serious about her sobriety,” said Holley to cameras outside the courtroom. “She looks forward to proving to the court that she is serious. She has learned her lesson and is going to move forward in a positive way.”
So much so in fact, that Lindsay has chosen not to attend tonight’s premiere of her new movie Machete.
“The screening is tonight and when I spoke with her last it was her intention not to do that,” explained Holley. “She’s moving forward in a positive way and not necessarily going to something splashy.”
“She has changed, she’s healthy, she’s clear-headed, she’s positive and she’s looking forward.”
“We’re happy with the court’s ruling today,” added the attorney. “The past is dead.”
Has our favourite child star finally turned over a new leaf? We certainly hope so.