Lindsay Lohan is accused of walking out of a jewelry store with some expensive merchandise, and it's pretty clear the troubled star is guilty of that act.
Whether a crime was committed or not is a different story, however.
The store may be hard pressed to prove she stole - and may have compromised prosecution by waiting to report the Lindsay Lohan necklace caper.
Sources say the owner claims she tried contacting Lindsay's associates on the 22nd to ask them to return the item, but weren't able to reach anyone.
The problem with the owner's case is that she knew exactly where it was, and could have just walked down the street and knocked at Lindsay's door.
Also, not even Lindsay Lohan is dumb enough to walk around being photographed with something she had just ripped off. Well, we think so anyway.
Lindsay's excuse is that the store gave it to her on loan.
Absurd as that sounds, it's a known fact that jewelry store owners have regularly thrown themselves at Lindsay, asking her to wear their stuff.
As recently as January 7, the troubled star was seen posing with another jewelry owner who gifted her an expensive necklace, free of charge.
In order to charge Lindsay with grand theft, the D.A. must prove she had a specific intention to permanently take the item as she walked out.
The D.A. has three options: Filing a felony grand theft charge, filing a misdemeanor charge or not filing anything. A decision is expected next week.
There's also the matter of a probation violation having occurred and Lindsay being thrown in jail for that, which as we know has happened before.
It's not likely, though, in a situation unrelated to the original case - she's on probation for DUI - so unless there are charge filed, she should skate.
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Whether a crime was committed or not is a different story, however.
The store may be hard pressed to prove she stole - and may have compromised prosecution by waiting to report the Lindsay Lohan necklace caper.
Lindsay Lohan needs to steal some new shorts next. Yikes.
The owner of Kamofie & Company claims Lindsay walked out with the $2,500 necklace on January 22, yet she did not inform the LAPD until the next day.Sources say the owner claims she tried contacting Lindsay's associates on the 22nd to ask them to return the item, but weren't able to reach anyone.
The problem with the owner's case is that she knew exactly where it was, and could have just walked down the street and knocked at Lindsay's door.
Also, not even Lindsay Lohan is dumb enough to walk around being photographed with something she had just ripped off. Well, we think so anyway.
Lindsay's excuse is that the store gave it to her on loan.
Absurd as that sounds, it's a known fact that jewelry store owners have regularly thrown themselves at Lindsay, asking her to wear their stuff.
As recently as January 7, the troubled star was seen posing with another jewelry owner who gifted her an expensive necklace, free of charge.
In order to charge Lindsay with grand theft, the D.A. must prove she had a specific intention to permanently take the item as she walked out.
The D.A. has three options: Filing a felony grand theft charge, filing a misdemeanor charge or not filing anything. A decision is expected next week.
There's also the matter of a probation violation having occurred and Lindsay being thrown in jail for that, which as we know has happened before.
It's not likely, though, in a situation unrelated to the original case - she's on probation for DUI - so unless there are charge filed, she should skate.
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