Lindsay Lohan’s Probation Extended, Judge Wants No More Misunderstandings

Lindsay Lohan’s probation will be extended from three to four years to allow the star to complete its terms, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

The star appeared in court in Beverly Hills on Friday, arriving late, at around 10 AM, according to an Access reporter on the scene. The judge spoke directly to the young actress, telling her that the court wanted her to have a life – but not to the point of thumbing her nose at the court by requesting time off and then taking more.

LA Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel warned Lindsay that jail time could be an option if the star was not clear with stating which dates she would be leaving and returning to LA for, in order to serve the terms of her probation – and that there should be no more misunderstandings.

Shawn Chapman Holley, Lindsay’s attorney, then asked to extend her probation in order to serve out the terms of her probation (including drug classes), arguing that Lindsay could finish her probation in two months if she could put her work life on hold, but that the star had to take advantage of work.

As she entered the courtroom, the fashionable star wasn’t at her best, acting fidgety with red eyes and her hair in a bun. She wore a white blazer with a beaded neckline.

The star was expected in a Beverly Hills courtroom regarding her probation, following judge Revel’s order on Wednesday that she be present. Lindsay was previously placed under a three-year probation after pleading guilty and no contest to 2007 charges of drug use and DUI, respectively.

According to TMZ, Lindsay’s latest court date was due to her lack of attendance at the Right On Programs, a condition of her probation. Lindsay reportedly took a leave of absence from the program due to work outside of LA – but following that, did not return to the classes until recently.

The courthouse was a media circus on Friday morning, with reporters and paparazzi glued to the building’s windows and helicopters hovering above the scene.

In a more humorous turn, before Lindsay’s arrival, the judge opened the courtroom to a discussion of Falcon Heene, the “balloon boy,” asking the media what their thoughts on the matter were, according to Access’ reporter on the scene.

December 15, 2009, was announced as the next date for a progress update in Lindsay’s probation.