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Lindsay Lohan's 30-Day Sentence Lasts Five Hours
Here's a great lesson for the youth of America: If you get in trouble with the law and don't follow the terms of your probation repeatedly over a period of four years, you may have to spend five hours in jail. That's about how long Lindsay Lohan was there for her latest "30-day" sentence.

Lindsay Lohan Poses for Playboy
Youth lesson No. 2: If you behave outrageously enough to become famous then you can take your clothes off for Playboy and make a million dollars. Lindsay Lohan rushed to get her Playboy shoot done just in case her jail term was extended for more than a few hours.

Lindsay Lohan's Father Appears in Court
And finally a tip for parents: The best way to prevent your kids from becoming involved in drugs and alcohol is to be a good example. Tell that to Michael Lohan, Lindsay's dad, as he agreed to a permanent injunction to stay 500 feet away from his girlfriend, Kate Major.

Ryan Merriman Taken to Jail on DUI Charge
Final Destination 3 star Ryan Merriman has been arrested for drunken driving. Police said he failed a field sobriety test after they observed him rolling past the limit line at a red light in Newport Beach, CA.

Rodney King Pleads Not Guilty to DUI
Rodney King has entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from his DUI arrest in Moreno Valley, CA, in July. King was charged with driving under the influence and driving with a blood-alcohol content above the legal limit. Police said he was also under the influence of marijuana at the time.

Spurs General Manager Blames DWI on Diabetes
R.C. Buford, general manager of the San Antonio Spurs, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and having an open container in his vehicle. Buford was arrested after a single-car crash. In a statement, the Spurs said the crash "was precipitated by a severe low blood sugar reaction." Buford is diabetic.