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Paris Sentenced to Jail Time!
Friday May 4, 2007
Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage.com
Friday May 4, 2007
Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage.com
Paris Hilton is going behind bars.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge granted prosecutors' requests Friday afternoon to sentence Hilton to 45 days in county jail for violating the probation terms of her January conviction for alcohol-related reckless driving. She will start her sentence June 5.
“[T]oday’s ruling sends a clear message that in the city of Los Angeles no one is above the law,” said Nick Velasquez of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office.
Hilton's attorney, Howard Weitzman, told reporters he was "shocked and disappointed" by the sentence. "To sentence Paris Hilton to jail is uncalled for, inappropriate and ludicrous," Weitzman said. "She was singled out for who she is. She's been selectively targeted. Paris was honest in her testimony. We plan to appeal. Shame on the system."
Though Hilton's lawyers can appeal the ruling, the City Attorney's Office Press Deputy Frank Mateljan told Us: "She would need to show the court abused its discretion. We proved our case above and beyond what is required. We are extremely confident it will hold up in any court as it did today."
Hilton, 26, arrived to court ten minutes late for the hearing in the back of a black Cadillac Escalade with her parents, Rick and Kathy Hilton.
Dressed in black pants, a white shirt and a gray jacket, her hair held back in a headband, Hilton appeared serious and said nothing to the paparazzi lining the path to the court entrance.
Prosecutors had filed papers on Thursday seeking 45 days of jail time for Hilton, along with a four-month extension to her license suspension, and 90 days of monitoring the heiress' alcohol consumption.
Hilton's trouble began in September 2006 when she was pulled over and arrested in Hollywood for alcohol-related reckless driving. In January, she was fined $1,500 and sentenced to 36 months probation for the offense. That same month, she was pulled over again and busted for driving with a suspended license. Claiming to be ignorant of the suspension, police let Paris go.
But on February 27, she was nabbed for speeding and driving without her headlights. This time, Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies charged Hilton with violating her probation.
In their court filing, prosecutors said of Hilton's behavior: "These violations demonstrate Hilton's disregard for the vehicle laws of this state as well as for the conditions of her probation. This court should...include imprisonment as a condition of reinstating her probation."
Prior to being handed down her sentence, Hilton was allowed to approach the bench, where she told presiding judge Michael T. Sauer, “I follow the law. I respect law. I know the laws. And I just want to say I am sorry. I did not do it purposely at all.”
Paris pal Kim Kardashian tells Us: "I feel so awful for her. She's in my prayers."
Click here to see the official court documents demanding Hilton serve time in jail.
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Posted by Megan Lynn at 6:40 pm ET
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308 Comments
12:05 PM
Anonymous Says:
6:12 PM
Just Not Enough Says:
I have responded as a paramedic to tragic accidents. Accidents that normal people will never be witness to. I can tell you with all honesty, that those who "should" have been the most seriously injured.--The intoxidcated, have come out with the least amount of injury, or no injury at all, whereby the innocent person, people,- families in other vehicles that have a legal right to be on the road end up severely physically impaired. Losing legs, arms, causing brain damage, causing death.Losing wifes, losing husbands,losing mommys, losing daddys--or god forbid, but more likely than not, losing babies. Our (meaning those who do not drink)babies. Doesn't matter what age our babies are ( I have a 21, 16, and 15 yr old), they are all that we live and breath for.
Paris Hilton thinks her jail sentence is unfair?? She drove twice, not just flipping off the judge once, but TWICE, and from pictures, a third time after her "tearful" court act (to which she was late). She has no respect for anything, or anyone. 45 days will teach her nothing.
You can only hope that if anyone has to go through the pain of knowing one of their children is physically damaged for the rest of their lifes because of the selfish action of a drunken driver, or one who has their license suspended because of such actions, is one of the Hilton Family children going through the horror. THEN they might understand and support their daughter's jail time that was given in an attempt to make her understand that something much more serious than hair and nails going to pot could occur. She could be coming home in a wheel chair with a resperator.......OR.......NOT coming home at all.
1:42 PM
Anonymous Says:
Ha ha ha paris from germany
6:34 PM
Anonymous Says:
Can Paris even read????? She seems slightly retarded! Maybe she can learn something while in the slammer!!!!!
6:09 PM
bonbon2252 Says:
Shame on us as a society when we even think that someone as mindless has Hilton deserves to be let off her sentence. Where is the integrity of our legal system? Letting her go could set the law up to let many more go.
My friends have had DUI's and followed the law to avoid jail. Paris did not. She can afford alternate transportation. By not calling a cab or a limo she is in effect saying FU to the legal system.
Paris - take responsiblity for your actions. Do the time. Martha Stewart did it. You should too. Set the example for what you believe to be your fans.
Your 15 minutes of fame should have been up long ago.
7:11 AM
Psychedelic Mushroom Says:
I read that Lindsay Lohan (of all people), feels sorry for Paris, and she says her sentencing is "Terrible"?. Look who's talking! Little miss coke-head, She should go back into her little re-hab facility and shut the hell up. As for Paris, GOOD! Let her rot in jail. I have no symphathy for people who drink and drive. My best friend was killed by a drunk driver in 1993 and I have never forgotten it. That rich retarted spoiled brat could have killed somebody. Pay for your crime, just like anyone else would. NO CLEMENCY!
2:17 AM
anony Says:
she deserves it. She needs to serve time just like every one else who has done a wrong. Let her do her time and lets move on. There's more stuff to be reading up about. I mean we wouldnt all be interested in her life if we werent up on here leaving comments. Im interested in what she is going to be doing next. What will she do after the 45 days?
9:05 PM
Candy Darling Says:
Free Paris
Oh my God! They are going to throw Paris Hilton in jail.I am starting a new blog with me, Candy Darling, as President. The free Paris Hilton blog. It is just so unfair. A person that can party like that. Makes her living partying. It is just not right. Party Transvestites unite. Time for a Party Revolution.I realize that Paris isn't the most intelectuaully gifted person on the planet, but she does have other talents. Who else can turn her dog into a fashion accessory. Tinkerbell will miss her so badly while she has to go to that jail. Did you see it? Looks like a 6 x 6 room with stainless steal bunk beds, a toilet and no privacy. Yuck. Who else can stop traffic on Robertson Boulevard in Beverly Hills in both directions when she is shopping at Kitson? Who else can Party like Paris? and look good doing it?and with a fashion sense?
Anyone wishing to join this group and add their signature to the petition to Govenor Arnold Schwarzanager to pardon Paris can contact me, Candy Darling Stavroulakis, on my myspace site.That poor woman has got to be saved. Anyone that can party like that needs our help and support!
Candy "Darling" Stavroulakis
5:39 PM
Anonymous Says:
Paris, give it up already!! WRITE THE GOVERNATOR?? What for?? I say, go to jail like a good little girl and Mommy & Daddy will buy you a new car!!
IMHO, her parents are just as bad as she is. WHY would two totally grown people think their little darling 25 year old is BETTER than anyone else??
At least she didn't kill some innocent. Whoops, there goes the trust fund!
11:21 AM
porsalainheart Says:
I am already tired of this drama with hilton!She clearly is not willing to accept the responsibility of her actions,is clearly in denial that she has a problem with following the rules and law's of this country and I am sick to death of all this whining and appealing to the gov.and the president about how unfairly she is being treated.She can't act and she can't sing so I don't understand what talent she thinks she will miss out on.
3:34 PM
New Angelina photos on E online Says:
boards.eonline.com/Insider/Boards/thread.jspa?threadID=50037&tstart=0
(you dont need the w w w . Just the h t t p : / /)
3:07 PM
Anonymous Says:
I wish 45 Paris Free news days. Every media outlet will find some no name inmate happy to spill the beans on Paris' time in jail. I am sure she'll love her coutre outfit the best. Too good for the t***p!
2:54 PM
Anonymous Says:
FINALLY!! Anyone in the real world who had done this, would have been doing harder time than a lousy 45 days. I don't understand why Hollywood thinks that just because they star in movies and sing songs that it makes them more than the average person. Paris was charged with a DUI and then breaking that probation; that's not something to joke about. She could've killed someone or herself, but just because she's famous she thinks she should get off. I'm appalled at how her parents are handling this. If that were my child, I would want them to get the harshest sentence so they would LEARN. Not the Hilton's though; they want special treatment. That's ridiculous and absolutely disgusting. I can't wait to see her go to jail!!
2:47 PM
New Angelina photos on E online Says:
boards.eonline.com/Insider/Boards/thread.jspa?threadID=50037&tstart=0
(you dont need the w w w . Just the h t t p : / /)
2:15 PM
Heer Says:
She is the biggest dodo this side of the Atlantic. I would have committed suicide if I were her parents. But the media is equally to be blamed. No one becomes a celebrity if the media doesnt constantly cover them. If the media stopped covering her daily life, she wouldnt be a celebrity and might actually be flipping burgers at Burger King. Anyway, she is a useless piece of junk who probably will be recycled in jail. I hope she gets assualted in prison and disappears from our lives forever.
2:08 PM
Brainiac Says:
I've always been disgusted by Paris Hilton, and her fame and popularity have always mistified me. I am glad she is going to jail. She brought this on herself through her actions. Driving drunk is a serious matter; she could have killed or injured a completely innocent person! She was given many chances to "redeem" herself (enrolling in the alchol education program, honoring and obeying license suspension terms, etc.).
However, a small part of me can't help but feel sorry for her. She is really not cut out for jail. And I'm not very familiar with California law, so I am not sure if the judge was being more harsh on her than he would have been on anyone else.
1:56 PM
Sharon Says:
Good, if it was any of us...it would'a happened by now...the bleep is no better than any of us....good, and i hope she gets down & dirty in the slammer!! haha
12:38 PM
Anonymous Says:
This is like winning an oscar or something so exciting to hear, paris hilton, Inmate # blahblahblahblah is going to jail. So for 45 days no crotch shots of her already over used vajayjay(grey's reference!) I just hope once this worthless waste of photog's film is released she won't get even more so called fame for this, when will the public let this tramp go?
12:36 PM
Mo Says:
Free Paris?? OMG. "Officer I just wanted an in and out burger" "Officer I thought my licence was only suspended for like 30 day's, I didn't know it was until March" PULEEZE. I am happy to see that the courts are actually putting a celebrity behind bars. (with the exception of some) It will good for her. She acted so surprised. If it were any other person (non-celeb) they would be going to jail for sure. Why should she get it any differen't. Free Paris? It is 45 days. Suck it up and do your time bi-atch. U deserve it. Maybe she wopnt play so freaking STUPID next time.
12:26 PM
Anonymous Says:
FORTY FIVE PARIS HILTON FREE DAYS!!! Can you imagine it?? 45 days of NO Paris news... It already feels like a vacation!! And yes, the WOMAN is 25 years old and needs to act like a grown-up. Not all this whiney stuff, IMHO. Go and do your time and we'll all have a FORTY FIVE DAY PARTY!!Yyeeeessss!!
12:15 PM
Anonymous Says:
Its only fair that she serves time for violating the law. Even if she claims she did not know that her license were suspended. After she got into trouble why did she not hire a driver to insure something like this would not happen. She can surely afford it.
11:04 AM
Jennifer Says:
8:27 and 9:30 were not me either. I have been on here but none of those comments with the long names are me except the one at 8:13. Get lives all. Do you have anything better to do?
11:00 AM
Terri Says:
Good for the system. She is an adult who chose to a speed, drive drunk, and drive without her headlights on. I dont care if she is Paris Hilton I had to pay my fines and sign up for my classes in the required time why doesnt she. I have heard stories that people dont think that she should serve time because of who she is. Who is she a girl who is famous for bad acting, bad singing, and her sisters handbag line. Oh wait she did gain popularity for a sex tape video if that isnt something to be proud of I do wish that my future children strive to be popular for drinking, shopping, and making tapes. Instead of contributing to society in a positive way.
10:44 AM
Haley Says:
awesome! I love it.....it's about time celebrities start paying for breaking the law.
9:43 AM
Sarah Says:
Aww poor little rich girl Paris Hilton has to spend 45 days in jail....now she has to be like a normal person!
It's about time they made her pay for her actions...maybe they should broadcast an episode of The Simple Life from prison....
9:19 AM
Alyssa Says:
if she "knows the law".....then why the hell does she think she can speed, drive drunk, recklessly AND w/o headlights...on 4 seperate occasions?.
that really shows your intelligence, paris.
and WHERE did she learn to drive?
she probably didnt even take her liscence test...had someone do it for her.
8:34 AM
oh paris! Says:
i luv how the lawyer says shame on the system...please she is an adult and needs to take responsibility for her actions...if you think about it how many times has she not gotten caught!! i think her sentencing was fair and she's needs to stop cryin!!!
7:26 AM
Mikki Says:
Paris will have a lot of time to think in jail. Whether or not she does it will be interestering to know. The "Out of Jail" tour when this is over should tell the tale.
2:22 AM
Anonymous Says:
Paris - grow up. Do something good for the world with your wealth. We all know that money can't buy you some brains, maybe it can buy you a hooked nose and a wonky eye. Karma is such a bleep. This silly bleep needs to be slapped real hard. She thinks that with the money she has...she can get away with anything. If you are so wealthy, then why don't you get someone to drive you silly bleep. I'm sure all the friends that you backstabbed are praying for you. What goes around comes around!!! Hahaha!! Maybe you'll end up dead in jail. Better watch the way you treat people!!!
11:10 PM
Anonymous Says:
I wonder if Paris was the "friend" who leaked Lindsay's "drug photos"? Sure would take a little attention away from her going to the "pokie"! Paris "Pokie" Hilton...that's catchy!
