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Lindsay Lohan Allegedly Cleared from Probation Violation in Nonviolent Drug Possession Offense? California Penal Code Section 1210.1

By Walin & Klarich

TMZ recently reported that Lindsay Lohan may be cleared of her potential probation violation. Following the MTV Movie Awards, Ms. Lohan?s SCRAM alcohol monitoring bracelet detected alcohol in her system, a clear violation of her probation. However, it is reported that the following morning, Ms. Lohan went to the L.A. County Probation Department where her urine tested negative for alcohol. Allegedly, sources connected with the Probation Department have stated that Ms. Lohan is in full compliance with her bail conditions. It is California public policy to decrease the likelihood of repeat drug offenses by providing rehabilitation services to those convicted of nonviolent drug possession offenses. Under the California Penal Code Section 1210...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on June 18, 2010 (boomark / email).