Just moments ago, Lindsay Lohan went before Judge Keith Schwartz to enter a plea of Not Guilty to the charge of felony grand theft that was filed against her earlier today here in SoCal. All in all, it is very likely that Lindsay will get off without any consequence by working out a plea bargain arrangement for the theft charge … but because she is currently STILL on probation, she may yet face jailtime for violating the terms of her probation. In open court, Judge Schwartz chided Lindsay and reminded her that she is “just like everyone else”. But, will she listen and take this new warning to heart?

Moments after Lohan entered a not guilty plea in her felony theft case — the judge came down on her like a ton of bricks … telling her “things will be different” this time around because she’s on the hook for a felony. During the hearing, Judge Schwartz said Lindsay’s lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, and prosecutor Danette Meyers, were going to meet to possible reach a plea bargain. Lohan — alongside attorney Holley — was then remanded into custody … and is currently being booked. Judge Schwartz set her bail at $20,000 — but warned, “If you violate the law, I will remand you and there will be NO BAIL.” The judge also revoked Lindsay’s probation in the DUI case and set bail at $20,000 — so total bail is $40,000. Lohan was also ordered to refrain from contacting the jewelry store during the case, after Meyers said someone had sent the store owners flowers, which kind of freaked them out.

For the theft charge, I’m convinced that Lindsay doesn’t have anything to worry about. As for the probation violation, well, she prolly should be concerned. You may recall that she was sent to jail a few months ago for violating the terms of her probation. Being charged with a felony while on probation is serious biz. This was the look on Lindsay‘s face when the judge told her that she could be severely punished for violating the terms of her probation:

For now, Lindsay is prolly breathing easy … but we’ll just have to wait and see how this all plays out. In the end, even if she does get sent back to jail, she will likely not be incarcerated for very long. Jail overcrowding means that cases like hers aren’t all that important. One thing is for sure … Lindsay‘s life continues to play out like a bad, embarrassing, tragic and sad joke. This girl is so young … and already so haggard in terms of run-ins with the law. Tragedy, they name is Lohan.

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