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.



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46. Did you guys see this last video?...I swear to god...some of Pappanazis need to get a serious life, and quit hanging out in front of Paris's house. "Did you find the house o.k.?..." "Did you hear that Paris would serve her sentence in a tent?...." what a bunch of morons. It's bad enough she's only serving like 25 days now, and will be in a "Special Unit". Whatever...this is another slap on the wrist to her. She'll be back at the Hyde club laughing at us all in a month....the brat.

Posted at 3:04PM on May 17th 2007 by Louis

47. unbelievable. The judge was kickass for giving her the time and no leniency, but that friggin' sherrif pussed out because he's a celeb head or whatever his motives are.

I just hopes she gets her a$$ beat or maybe just a little shank in the back. I wish no ill on anyone in the world except that twerp.

Posted at 3:05PM on May 17th 2007 by Laura

48. AND THE MIGHTY JUSTICE SYSTEM REARS IT'S UGLY HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT A JOKE IN AMERICA, THE RICH BITCH GETS OFF AS USUAL AND THE POOR FOLK HAVE TO DUE ALL THEIR TIME. THIS REALLY MAKES ME MAD! WHEN IS THE LEGAL SYSTEM GOING TO HAVE SOME BALLS SO TO SPEAK, I KNOW SHE IS STILL DOING 23, BUT SHE DESERVES 30, THE OFFENDER. PURE CRAP,CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP, NEW THEY WOULD WIMP OUT FOR THE SPOILED BRAT.

Posted at 3:14PM on May 17th 2007 by WHAT JUSTICE

49. this is money buying justice once again. OJ, Ms M Steward, now Paris. If it was any other normal citizen. We will be doing 45 days. Yes, justice is BLIND, but she can see money

Posted at 9:58PM on May 17th 2007 by pepi

50. Lynn: Thank you girl!!
#37 needs to get her head out of Paris's; I mean, her ass.

Posted at 3:09PM on May 17th 2007 by Julie

51. Absolutely pathetic. She could have received 90 days but instead got 45 days BECAUSE of who she is. That should have been enough consolation right there. Another person who posted the question had hit right when they made the statement that people are awarded a reduced time in jail for good behavior, AFTER they behave well. What is this? It's absolutely rediculous.

Posted at 3:09PM on May 17th 2007 by EbolaGumbo

52. #52 must be a democrate LMAO

Posted at 3:09PM on May 17th 2007 by tracy

53. And I bet when she gets there it will be even less time.

Posted at 3:09PM on May 17th 2007 by Ray

54. PEOPLE SHOULD TELL THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, NO FAIR, THE NEXT PERSON WHO IS NOT FAMOUS SO TO SPEAK, NOT IN MY BOOK AND GETS A LONGER SENTENCE SHOULD COMPLAIN, NO JUSTICE FOR ALL, JUSTICE FOR THE RICH ONLY, DADDY PROBABLY DONATED TO THE JUSTICE FUND. PURE CRAP! NOW I REALLY DON'T LIKE HER.

Posted at 3:13PM on May 17th 2007 by NO JUSTICE FOR ALL

55. I KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN. GOOD BEHAVIOR MY A$$. IF ANYONE ELSE WERE LATE FOR THERE COURT TIME, BUT SHOWED UP BETTER LATE THAN NEVER , THEY WOULD NOT CONCIDER THAT GOOD BEHAVIOR. HAS SHE ADMITTED BLAM YET? I THINK NOT. I QUESS $s$ss$ DOES TALK IN OUR COURTS TODAY AND THIS I S PROOF IF THERE EVER WAS. REFRESH MY MEMORY, WHY WAS IT WE WERE SUPPOSE TO FREE PARIS???????????????????????????????????????????SHE DID ? TO MAKE US A BETTER????????????????????

Posted at 3:12PM on May 17th 2007 by kay

56.
Paris' shrink, Dr Charles Sophy stated in court documents that PH is emotionall distraught and traumatized. I'm sure Paris has been prescribed some good psychotropic medications ~ Los Angeles County guarantees continuity of these medications if you were taking them prior to entering jail. Paris may be trying to get into the medical section of the county jail but I personally don't think that's too wise ~ I know people that have had their asses kicked in that part of the jail.

Posted at 3:14PM on May 17th 2007 by Rah

57. PARIS SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AS MUCH TIME IN JAIL AS POSSIBLE. IT SEEMS THERE ARE MORE THAT HATE HER ON THE OUTSIDE OF JAIL. WHO WILL BE HER CELBRITY JAILMATE?..IT WILL BE CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT TO HER CELLMATE!!!

Posted at 3:18PM on May 17th 2007 by theroyalgs

58. As much as I detest Paris, her sentence is pretty much in line with what happens in Calif. and many other states. Even if she would have killed someone while driving under the influence, she may only have gotten 16 months... the low end of the mandatory sentencing for a misdemeanor DUI manslaughter case. Even people in prison or jail for manslaughter cases ofter get parolled after a year or so and have no driving restrictions placed on them. Pretty pathetic, but very common.

Posted at 3:20PM on May 17th 2007 by 70 Pace

59. Who in the hell is Susan? (probably Paris defending herself)

Posted at 3:49PM on May 17th 2007 by Michele

60. How can a Sheriff reduce her sentence in half, when a Judge made it very clear that she was to have 45 days ? This is ridiculous ! If they do this for her, than they should do it for everyone !! This is not fair at all !!

Posted at 3:24PM on May 17th 2007 by cheryl

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