Celebrity Justice
Paris Drops Appeal

Paris HiltonUPDATE: Paris' lawyer has now officially filed a document with the court, abandoning her appeal of the sentence. Documents to follow shortly.

Courthouse sources tell TMZ that Paris Hilton has officially decided to drop her probation violation appeal.

We're told Hilton's lawyer had planned to file an appeal at 1:30 PM today in Judge Michael Sauer's courtroom. Sauer is the one who sentenced Hilton to 45 days in jail.

But we're told this morning, celeb attorney Richard Hutton had one of his peeps phone the court and say nevermind.

What's behind all this? Yesterday, Hutton met with Paris and informed her that the Sheriff has agreed to reduce the amount of time she'll have to serve to 23 days. The Sheriff has also agreed to put her in a celebrity cell, away from the general population.

Apparently, Paris feels her lawyer has gotten her the best break she can possibly get. So the intended appeal will not materialize and Paris will do the time.



Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Paris Hilton

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211. "She might be isolated from the general population but still has to use the communal dining area, showers..."

That's what I was wondering. Is there a celebrity shower area or dining area? Can she just dine in her own cell?

Posted at 3:26PM on May 21st 2007 by Justin

212. Anon I've been to special needs unit I don't understand what you wrote about 1 day for every for days, in county you'll do half of what your sentence is, many times get out just one day early like in Paris case she was given 45 days she'll do half but gets out 1 day earlier if her release date falls on an Friday why hell if I know so Paris was going to do 23 days whether her behavior is good or not, they refer it to good time, but it's only used against those going to state prison, my friend had 60 days in County she got out in 29, What ever California law your implying looks like its for State jail, there's a huge difference between State Jail and County Jail, state Jail you'll do day for day, County Jail you do 2 for 1, unless your a jail trustee then you do 3-1, I've been there to many times to know , Paris isn't any better than us but it makes me mad that some of ya'll think shes getting a good deal, when in fact some of us who have no money got the same deal!

Posted at 12:49AM on May 22nd 2007 by Brittney

213. Also in County Jail inmates do NOT WORK UNLESS They are a Jail Trustee, You must be referring to State Jail, In State Jail inmates do work and their good time is counted, County Jail ONLY CALLS IT " GOOD TIME" Because its so inmates all get along its also preparing those inmates that will be transferred to State Jail, or State Prison, were Good Time is credited, Sheriff knew Paris would only serve half her time, because its IN COUNTY JAIL ITS NOT STATE JAIL AND ITS NOT STATE PRISON, I've been to County and Prison, County you ALWAYS SERVE 2-1 UNLESS YOUR A JAIL TRUSTEE, PRISON YOU GET 2-1 AND GOOD TIME I GOT 3 Years prison was out in less than 11months with goodtime.

Posted at 12:59AM on May 22nd 2007 by Brittney

214. This Is The "American Way"? Give me a frigin break! if it was anyone of us., we would not get prefercial treatment such as miss hilton.. She should go to general Public! How fair is this, and what Message is this sending the rest of the population,, if your a Celebrity rules dont completely apply to you, you get lighter jail senteces, celebrity cells, or if you are O.J you can comitt Murder!
What the hell is wrong with this country!

Posted at 9:22AM on May 22nd 2007 by Maggie

215. Los Angeles, CA (Rotters) - Lawyers for Paris Hilton yesterday insisted that the the star be allowed to report for incarceration earlier than the propose time one month from now in June. Hilton has threatened the city with a $10 million lawsuit if it will not comply with her demand.

At issue is a new proposed Fox TV reality show called "Jail Life" starring Ms. Hilton as well as her longtime sidekick Nicole Richie. A spokesperson for Ms. Richie stated that her plans to be arrested later tomorrow to coincide with Ms. Hilton's sentence had been put on hold indefinitely.

A Fox television spokesperson speaking on condition of anonymity expressed frustration with penal authorities over a lack of access to the Century Regional Detention Center in Lynnwood, California, and the 8 x 12 cell in which Hilton and Richie were proposed to spend 45 days. "Lighting and camera angles are not something to be left to the last minute," stated the Fox spokesperson. "We're really disappointed with the lack of professionalism here."

A spokesperson for Hilton stated that millions stood to be lost in the delay of the rollout of "Slamwear", a new line of clothing and accessories scheduled to be launched with Hilton's incarceration. The clothing borrows heavily on "correctional orange" color schemes as well as striped motifs. A deal in which fellow inmates would actually stitch the clothing was now in peril.

Hilton's parents were quoted as saying that the correctional system's behavior was, "pathetic and disgusting". Hilton's lawyer described the situation as, "uncalled for, inappropriate, and bordering on the ludicrous."

Posted at 10:04AM on May 22nd 2007 by sunny

216. Do your time little spoiled rotten brat. I am so sick of this young woman.

Posted at 8:55AM on May 23rd 2007 by Alexa

217. She should have gotten the "time" everyone else gets~~~~~What kind of message does this send~~~wealthy people should be treated special~~~~~I wouldn't even refer to Paris Hilton as a celebrity~~~~for what~~~~she has no talent! all she has is a "name" and that is not one I would be bantering around with her family's bad reputation~~~~~

Posted at 1:46PM on May 23rd 2007 by LucieLee

218. That sucks. I wouldnt even mind the 23 days if they were going to put her skanky scrawny ass in with everyone else. More special treatment.

Posted at 5:22PM on May 23rd 2007 by Debbie

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