Lindsay Lohan was charged with felony grand theft yesterday after she allegedly walked out of the upmarket boutique Kamofie & Company wearing a $2,500 necklace. Though her lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley is confident she can defend the case, she says her client wants to avoid jail and be able to move on with her life, so she may agree to a plea deal.
The lawyer told CNN: "Ms. Lohan maintains her innocence, and now that I've seen the police reports, I believe the case is entirely defensible.
"Having said that, we will entertain a discussion concerning a plea if it means no jail so that she can move forward with her recovery and her career."
Police reports into the incident have revealed Lindsay -- who is currently on probation stemming from a 2007 driving under the influence conviction -- had almost walked out of the store days earlier still wearing an earring that she had tried on. Sources have suggested her actions could prove she didn’t deliberately leave wearing the necklace but is simply absent-minded.
The actress pleaded not guilty to the offense in court, with pals insisting she was told by the store she could borrow the accessory, only for them to change their mind when she failed to get them publicity.
The lawyer told CNN: "Ms. Lohan maintains her innocence, and now that I've seen the police reports, I believe the case is entirely defensible.
"Having said that, we will entertain a discussion concerning a plea if it means no jail so that she can move forward with her recovery and her career."
Police reports into the incident have revealed Lindsay -- who is currently on probation stemming from a 2007 driving under the influence conviction -- had almost walked out of the store days earlier still wearing an earring that she had tried on. Sources have suggested her actions could prove she didn’t deliberately leave wearing the necklace but is simply absent-minded.
The actress pleaded not guilty to the offense in court, with pals insisting she was told by the store she could borrow the accessory, only for them to change their mind when she failed to get them publicity.
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