Lindsey Lohan Sentenced To 120 Days In Jail – Nate’s Spin

Last week, we talked about the fact that LINDSAY LOHAN could be jailed for violating her DUI probation, even though she hasn't actually been convicted of stealing that necklace.  And on Friday, that happened.

--Lindsay was sentenced to 120 days behind bars and 480 hours of community service . . . while at the same time, her theft charge for allegedly stealing the necklace was downgraded from a felony to a misdemeanor.

--In reducing the charge, Judge Stephanie Sautner explained that it's common procedure for nonviolent defendants, even in cases more serious than Lindsay's.

--But it sounds like the judge DOES think Lindsay stole the necklace.  She said, quote, "Would a person with any brains walk out with a necklace with [security] cameras on?

--"Maybe it's brazenness, stupidity, I don't know what.  Perhaps it was a desire to hide in plain sight.

--"I see her intent [to steal] and I see a level of brazenness.  It was like, 'Let me see what I can get away with.'"

--She added, quote, "She thumbs her nose at the court.  She walks into court with FU on her fingernails.  I don't know what that's all about."

--The misdemeanor charge still carries a possible one-year prison sentence.

--Lindsay was booked at around 5:30 P.M., then out on $75,000 bail by 9:21 P.M.  She'll be allowed to remain free while she appeals her jail time.  The community service, however, is non-negotiable.

--Judge Sautner ordered Lindsay to do most of those hours at the Downtown Women's Center so she can, quote, "see how truly needy women have to live and that might change her."

--Meanwhile, her theft trial is set to begin on June 3rd.  (--Lindsay dressed quite conservatively for Friday's hearing.  Here are some pics.) (Gawker)

--One last note on Lindsay and her messed up life:  The GENIUSES making that JOHN GOTTI movie . . . who thought it would be a good idea to give Lindsay a part even though she was facing all this legal chaos . . . are remaining silent now.

--A spokesman for the film says, quote, "We are declining to comment at this time."

(--To be fair, the movie doesn't exactly depend on Lindsay.  She wasn't cast in a pivotal role, and they probably won't have much trouble replacing her if need be.)

(--So they weren't quite as dumb as those guys who tried to make her the star of that LINDA LOVELACE movie, and went around crowing about it for months, before finally having to drop her and find a new lead actress.)