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While everyone is buzzing about Lindsay Lohan’s possible involvement in a magazine jewelry heist, it’s time for a cram session.

[Bauer Griffin Online]

Like a good lawyer, Popsquire has updated this helpful timeline detailing Lindsay’s pop culture / law collisions.  Remember to use flashcards!

2007

Jan. 28: Lindsay checks into rehab at Wonderland Center.

Feb. 16: Lindsay checks out of rehab.

May 26: Lindsay is cited for suspicion of DUI after crashing her car into a Sunset Blvd. curb and shrubs.

May 28: Lindsay checks into rehab at Promises for a 45-day stay.

July 19: Lindsay is formally booked on DUI charge and released on $30,000 bail.

July 13: Lindsay completes a 45-day stay in rehab and leaves with a voluntary alcohol bracelet attached to her body.

July 24: Lindsay is arrested for suspicion of DUI after a brief car chase.  A police search finds a small amount of cocaine in her possession.

Early Aug: Lindsay checks into Le Cirque rehab in Utah.

Aug. 3: Lindsay is accused to taking clothing from an Elle Magazine shoot.  No charges were filed.

Aug. 23: Lindsay enters plea bargain arising out of both DUI arrests.  She pleads: (1) no contest to two counts of DUI; (2) guilty to two counts to being under the influence of a controlled substance (cocaine); and (3) no contest to reckless driving.  She is ordered to serve one day in jail, attend an alcohol education class for 18 months, and will remain on probation for 36 months.

Oct. 5: Lindsay leaves rehab.

Nov. 15: Lindsay serves 84 minutes in jail.

2008

Jan. 26: Lindsay is accused of taking actress Masha Markova’s blonde mink coat, especially after photogs caught her wearing it!

Feb. 14: Markova’s coat is mysteriously returned; supposedly, no one knows who returned it.

Feb. 23: Lindsay settles lawsuit arising out of an October 2005 car crash on the famous Robertson Blvd.

April 7: Lindsay’s former bodyguard files a lawsuit for alleged unpaid wages.

May 19: Markova files a civil lawsuit against Lindsay arising from the mysterious mink-napping incident.

July 15: As part of a routine progress hearing, a judge confirms that Lindsay is successfully complying with her probation terms.

Sept. 2: LAPD Chief Bratton gives Lindsay a compliment, sorta.  He says that since Lindsay has “gone gay,” she is staying out of trouble, and the paparazzi are generally more well-behaved.

Sept. 26: Rumors surface that Lindsay may seek to obtain a restraining order against her father, but nothing materializes.

Oct. 22: Four plaintiffs file a lawsuit against Lindsay for negligence, assault, battery, and emotional distress, among other claims.  They claim that in July 2007, a drunk Lindsay hijacked a car in which they were passengers and drove like a mad woman down PCH “at speeds over 60 miles per hour, and sped through intersections controlled by red lights and stop signs without slowing down” and, at several points, “came very close to colliding with other vehicles.”  Each plaintiff is seeking at least $50,000 in damages.

Oct. 28: Lindsay settles lawsuit filed by former bodyguard.

Dec. 17: An Arizona man with a history of stalking Lindsay is arrested for disorderly conduct after attempting to get around nightclub security to meet her.

2009

March 13: Warrant for Lindsay’s arrest is issued for possible probation violation.

March 15: Police arrive at Lindsay’s house due to commotion.  Inside, Lindsay and Sam allegedly are fighting, but police do not get involved.  Instead, the police stay outside to patrol the paparazzi.

March 16: Lindsay’s lawyer shows up to court, and the arrest warrant is rescinded.

April 3: Bar Marmont security allegedly is instructed not to let Lindsay into a party honoring Sam’s sister, clothing designer Charlotte Ronson.  The drama escalates with Lindsay allegedly trying to barge into Sam’s brother’s room.

April 4: The locks on Sam’s house are seen being changed.

April 6: Sam’s mother and sister ask Beverly Hills police how they can obtain a restraining order.  The police refer them to the court.

April 14: Lindsay stars in a hilarious Funny or Die video, saying she is looking for someone to spend the rest of her probation with.

May 13: LAPD respond to a call from a security company that the burglar alarm went off at Lindsay’s house.  Video soon surfaces showing that two men tried to break in, but were unsuccessful.  Nonetheless, officers think the house looked like it had been ransacked.  Lindsay is a dirty girl.

May 19: Lindsay settles lawsuit arising out of the alleged mink coat-napping mystery.

June 15: British authorities confirm that they want to question Lindsay in connection with jewelry missing from a magazine shoot.

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Yesterday, Popsquire begged Lindsay Lohan to clear up allegations that she might be involved in the theft of jewelry from a recent magazine shoot.  And, today…

[Pacific Coast News]

Hopes and dreams might come true!  Although police wouldn’t comment on whether Lindsay is a suspect or a witness, her rep said, “No one has contacted us yet, but Lindsay is happy to cooperate. Lindsay hopes they find the missing items.”

Of course, this isn’t enough.  If Lindsay knows anything about the missing jewels, she should not wait for the police to contact her.  Be a good person — use that phone in your hand to call the police and tell them what you know, Lindsay!  Geez.

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British police intend to question Lindsay Lohan about the disappearance of nearly $50,000 in jewelry from a recent British magazine shoot.

[Pacific Coast News]

Holy Moly reports that Lindsay “kept going on about the jewels and asking if she could have them.”  Although sources thought she was joking, the jewelry went missing and Lindsay’s reps allegedly have not responded to requests for information from the jeweler.  As a result, this “has left them with no alternative but to pass the case on to British police.”

Holy Moly can’t confirm whether Lindsay is a suspect, or if police simply intend to question her as a potential witness.

Clear this up, Lindsay!

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Michael Lohan is making news for something other than blogging about his daughter.

[Bauer Griffin Online]

The NY Post reports that he appeared in court yesterday after police arrested him on April 6 for “allegedly threatening to kill his fiancée and himself when she tried to dump him.”  Lucky for Lohan, he faces only up to a year in jail because his parole ended in early February.

Sometimes, timing is everything.

Linsday Lohan needs to clean up her act and her house!

[Chris Hatcher / PR Photos]

LAPD responded to a 3 p.m. call from a security company that the burglar alarm went off at Lindsay’s house.  Officers initially thought there was a potential break-in because the house looked like it had been ransacked.  However, they concluded that the house was simply a mess and that the alarm simply must have tripped.  Seriously.

UPDATE: Surveillance video shows that two men did, in fact, try to break in to Lindsay’s house, but the alarm scared them away before they got in.

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Like a typical lawyer, Popsquire loves a good logic game…

Lindsay Lohan is to Hawaii, as: (a) Amy Winehouse is to St. Lucia; (b) Madonna is to Malawi; or (c) Gwyneth Paltrow is to London.

[Pacific Coast News]

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Lindsay Lohan is looking for someone to spend the rest of her probation with. This is seriously hilarious.

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Lindsay Lohan is still on probation, but some say she is off the wagon.

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OK Magazine reports that Lindsay partied well past 3 am Saturday morning in the Hollywood Hills.  Sources tell the magazine that “[p]eople were pouring vodka into her red party cup all night,” and she “was way beyond incoherent. She was totally smashed and couldn’t even form a sentence. She looked so lonely and lost.”

If true, this is very sad.  Let’s hope she doesn’t do anything to violate her 36-month probation arising out of two drunk driving incidents in 2007.  Judges get very upset if people mess up while on probation.  It’s typically a sure-fire way to end up in jail.  Be careful, Lindsay!

Click here for a detailed timeline of Lindsay’s legal woes.

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Click here to watch a video of Sam Ronson breaking dog leash laws.  Bad girl!  Bad!

[Bauer Griffin Online]

PS: She also shoots down rumors that she wants a restraining order taken out against Lindsay Lohan.

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Lindsay Lohan will not be a restrained girl…

[A. Gilbert / PR Photos]

Sam Ronson’s attorney tells People: “Samantha has no plan to request a restraining order. There is no basis for one.”

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US Weekly reports that that Samantha Ronson’s family may be seeking a restraining order against Lindsay Lohan.  So, like a good lawyer, Popsquire has updated the Lindsay Lohan pop culture / law timeline…

[Wild1 / PR Photos]

2007

Jan. 28: Lindsay checks into rehab at Wonderland Center.

Feb. 16: Lindsay checks out of rehab.

May 26: Lindsay is cited for suspicion of DUI after crashing her car into a Sunset Blvd. curb and shrubs.

May 28: Lindsay checks into rehab at Promises for a 45-day stay.

July 19: Lindsay is formally booked on DUI charge and released on $30,000 bail.

July 13: Lindsay completes a 45-day stay in rehab and leaves with a voluntary alcohol bracelet attached to her body.

July 24: Lindsay is arrested for suspicion of DUI after a brief car chase.  A police search finds a small amount of cocaine in her possession.

Early Aug: Lindsay checks into Le Cirque rehab in Utah.

Aug. 23: Lindsay enters plea bargain arising out of both DUI arrests.  She pleads: (1) no contest to two counts of DUI; (2) guilty to two counts to being under the influence of a controlled substance (cocaine); and (3) no contest to reckless driving.  She is ordered to serve one day in jail, attend an alcohol education class for 18 months, and will remain on probation for 36 months.

Oct. 5: Lindsay leaves rehab.

Nov. 15: Lindsay serves 84 minutes in jail.

2008

Feb. 23: Lindsay settles lawsuit arising out of an October 2005 car crash on the famous Robertson Blvd.

April 7: Lindsay’s former bodyguard files a lawsuit for alleged unpaid wages.

July 15: As part of a routine progress hearing, a judge confirms that Lindsay is successfully complying with her probation terms.

Sept. 2: LAPD Chief Bratton gives Lindsay a compliment, sorta.  He says that since Lindsay has “gone gay,” she is staying out of trouble, and the paparazzi are generally more well-behaved.

Sept. 26: Rumors surface that Lindsay may seek to obtain a restraining order against her father, but nothing materializes.

Oct. 22: Four plaintiffs file a lawsuit against Lindsay for negligence, assault, battery, and emotional distress, among other claims.  They claim that in July 2007, a drunk Lindsay hijacked a car in which they were passengers and drove like a mad woman down PCH “at speeds over 60 miles per hour, and sped through intersections controlled by red lights and stop signs without slowing down” and, at several points, “came very close to colliding with other vehicles.”  Each plaintiff is seeking at least $50,000 in damages.

Oct. 28: Lindsay settles lawsuit filed by former bodyguard.

Dec. 17: An Arizona man with a history of stalking Lindsay is arrested for disorderly conduct after attempting to get around nightclub security to meet her.

2009

March 13: Warrant for Lindsay’s arrest is issued for possible probation violation.

March 15: Police arrive at Lindsay’s house due to commotion.  Inside, Lindsay and Sam allegedly are fighting, but police do not get involved.  Instead, the police stay outside to patrol the paparazzi.

March 16: Lindsay’s lawyer shows up to court, and the arrest warrant is rescinded.

April 3: Bar Marmont security was told not to let Lindsay into a party honoring Sam’s sister, clothing designer Charlotte Ronson.  The drama escalated with Lindsay allegedly trying to barge into Sam’s brother’s room.

April 4: The locks on Sam’s house were seen being changed.

April 6: Sam’s mother and sister asked Beverly Hills police how they could obtain a restraining order.  The police referred them to the court.

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Given this weekend’s frenzy over Lindsay Lohan’s legal woes, below is a handy timeline.  You might be surprised to learn that, despite lots of negative press, Lindsay has largely stayed out of legal trouble since her 2007 DUI charges.

2007

Jan. 28: Lindsay checks into rehab at Wonderland Center.

Feb. 16: Lindsay checks out of rehab.

May 26: Lindsay is cited for suspicion of DUI after crashing her car into a Sunset Blvd. curb and shrubs.

May 28: Lindsay checks into rehab at Promises for a 45-day stay.

July 19: Lindsay is formally booked on DUI charge and released on $30,000 bail.

July 13: Lindsay completes a 45-day stay in rehab and leaves with a voluntary alcohol bracelet attached to her body.

July 24: Lindsay is arrested for suspicion of DUI after a brief car chase.  A police search finds a small amount of cocaine in her possession.

Early Aug: Lindsay checks into Le Cirque rehab in Utah.

Aug. 23: Lindsay enters plea bargain arising out of both DUI arrests.  She pleads: (1) no contest to two counts of DUI; (2) guilty to two counts to being under the influence of a controlled substance (cocaine); and (3) no contest to reckless driving.  She is ordered to serve one day in jail, attend an alcohol education class for 18 months, and will remain on probation for 36 months.

Oct. 5: Lindsay leaves rehab.

Nov. 15: Lindsay serves 84 minutes in jail.

2008

Feb. 23: Lindsay settles lawsuit arising out of an October 2005 car crash on the famous Robertson Blvd.

April 7: Lindsay’s former bodyguard files a lawsuit for alleged unpaid wages.

July 15: As part of a routine progress hearing, a judge confirms that Lindsay is successfully complying with her probation terms.

Sept. 2: LAPD Chief Bratton gives Lindsay a compliment, sorta.  He says that since Lindsay has “gone gay,” she is staying out of trouble, and the paparazzi are generally more well-behaved.

Sept. 26: Rumors surface that Lindsay may seek to obtain a restraining order against her father, but nothing materializes.

Oct. 22: Four plaintiffs file a lawsuit against Lindsay for negligence, assault, battery, and emotional distress, among other claims.  They claim that in July 2007, a drunk Lindsay hijacked a car in which they were passengers and drove like a mad woman down PCH “at speeds over 60 miles per hour, and sped through intersections controlled by red lights and stop signs without slowing down” and, at several points, “came very close to colliding with other vehicles.”  Each plaintiff is seeking at least $50,000 in damages.

Oct. 28: Lindsay settles lawsuit filed by former bodyguard.

Dec. 17: An Arizona man with a history of stalking Lindsay is arrested for disorderly conduct after attempting to get around nightclub security to meet her.

2009

March 13: Warrant for Lindsay’s arrest is issued for possible probation violation.

March 15: Police arrive at Lindsay’s house due to commotion.  Inside, Lindsay and Sam allegedly are fighting, but police do not get involved.  Instead, the police stay outside to patrol the paparazzi.

March 16: Lindsay’s lawyer shows up to court, and the arrest warrant is rescinded.

[Janet Mayer / PR Photos]

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Lindsay Lohan’s lawyer comes to the rescue!

After a weekend of speculation surrounding her arrest warrant, Lindsay is off the hook. Her attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, made a quick appearance in court this morning to show that Lindsay was in compliance with her probation terms — namely, a requirement to attend alcohol education classes — and the judge rescinded the arrest warrant.  This is good news for Lindsay, because judges get very upset with people break probation terms.

Click here to catch up on Lindsay’s weekend.

[A. Gilbert / PR Photos]

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Beverly Hills police issued a warrant for Lindsay Lohan’s arrest on Friday, but that was only the beginning of her weekend drama.

Like a good lawyer, Popsquire put together a short timeline to catch you up Lindsay’s weekend:

Friday, March 13

• Arrest warrant is issued for Lindsay’s arrest, arising out of an un-disclosed possible violation of her three-year probation.
• Lindsay is spotted at Chateau Marmont at approximately 8pm.  She hangs with friends until approximately 11pm.

Saturday, March 14

• At approximately 1:45 am, Lindsay shows up at Jack Nicholson’s home with friends.
• Lindsay stays at Jack’s until approximately 4:30 am, when her bodyguard takes her to Samantha Ronson’s house.
• Sam returned home at around 11:30 am.
• At approximately 2 pm, Lindsay and Sam allegedly begin to fight, witnesses hear the sound of a window breaking, and police arrive on the scene.  The ladies don’t answer the door, so police issue parking tickets to the paparazzi surrounding the house instead.
• Michael Lohan takes the opportunity to remind everyone that he doesn’t like Sam Ronson.  He says: “Mark my words, as long as Samantha Ronson is in Lindsay’s life, nothing is going to go right!”
• Lindsay’s lawyer says the arrest warrant is a “misunderstanding” and will be resolved soon.

Lindsay’s lawyer is expected in court Monday morning.  Popsquire will keep you posted.

UPDATE: Lindsay is a free woman.  No more arrest warrant.  Click here for details.

[Wild1 / PR Photos]

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Lindsay Lohan may want to lawyer up!

Taking to her MySpace blog to confront rumors that she and Samantha Ronson have broken up, Lindsay writes:

little piece of TRUE information:

we did NOT break up!

access hollywood, extra, et, every tabloid, page six… AND every GOSSIP website. Get your stories straight please. It’s really annoying to have all of your friends emailing you saying, i saw, i read, etc… NOT TRUE

xoxox Lindsay

Note to Lindsay: Popsquire dares you to sue.  If all of these outlets got it so wrong, file a defamation claim!  Although it’s difficult for celebrities to win defamation cases, it’s not impossible.

[Wild1 / PR Photos]

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