Celebrity Justice
Lawyer's Frantic Move to Save Lindsay

Lindsay Lohan and Blair BerkTMZ has learned that in the hours before Lindsay Lohan was busted for DUI, her lawyer knew she was in trouble and was desperately trying to find her.

Sources say last Sunday, just before midnight, mega-lawyer Blair Berk got an ominous signal. The signal came from the SCRAM device that Lindsay agreed to wear on her ankle. The device tests for alcohol use and sounds an alarm to a designated person when alcohol is detected. We've learned that Berk was the designee.

As soon as Berk learned there was a problem, she frantically tried to locate Lindsay. But time ran out before Berk could stop the runaway train wreck. Less than two hours after the SCRAM device signaled, Lindsay was in custody.

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76. It was my understanding that She asked for the Scram not the courts.She has a problem with drugs and she doesnt want to admit it.You can pay all the money in the world to get help,but if the person does not want it,it won't work.Look at all the people who can't quit smoking.She needs a shrink,not jail.You can get all the drugs in jail that you want.This is the cop's problem.If they would just arrest the celeb's like normal people,they might not think its ok to drive drunk.

Posted at 6:16PM on Jul 25th 2007 by truth hurts

77. I did stupid things when I was 21, BUT I NEVER DROVE DRUNK!

My momma taught me better.

Posted at 3:07PM on Jul 25th 2007 by Petite

78. this chick is a disaster. they should lock her up now, no get out of jail free card.

Posted at 3:08PM on Jul 25th 2007 by cleveland1

79. Posted at 3:05PM on Jul 25th 2007 by no one you know
So, where was the GPS locator ... in her cell phone ... in the sensor ... switched on or off? If the atty got a signal ... it makes no sense that someone couldn't have intervened within 30 minutes.
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IT'S TOTAL B.S. FROM HER ATTORNEY
The ankle monitor sends a signal once a day, and the person has to be by the home monitor for it to upload the results. There is no minute-by-minute monitoring. It's total B.S. from her attorney.

Posted at 3:11PM on Jul 25th 2007 by Petite

80. im so tired of people using the term disease to discribe an addict. as someone that actually has a disease, an incurable one at that, it is really offesive when you take a girl that puts coke in her nose, and try to put it on the same level as me. i think is actually gives addicts a cop-out for not havng to take responsibility for their actions. until she develops liver complicatons, please do not refer to her condition as a disease. she is an addict. nothing more, nothing less. a disease is when you have to constantly go to a doctor, and in my case, receive monthly injecions to try to "control" it. i do think this girls got problems (not real-life problems, but bubble-gum hollywood problems) and they should be addressed, but lets call it what it is, a pampered spoiled brat that thinks they are better than everyone else,and cant keep the 'caine out of her nose. and not only that, cause hey, do as much blow as you want, but stop gambling with us "regular folks" lives. we got real-life problems sweetheart, we dont need some crazy high-as-a-kite disney chick running into our innocent children out on the roads.

Posted at 3:16PM on Jul 25th 2007 by cintex

81. I used to love britney,paris-(well mabye not her),and lindsey.now,i think.....what a joke. all three of these (little girls) really need to just grow-up already.some have children of their own and are still acting like children themselves.you know they read or have been told what a joke they all are by some fans and TMZ.im really just embarresed by their behavior and wish they would find some self-respect or pride in themselves and turn all this mess around,if not for themselves than for the kids involved,their little sisters and fans who look up to them for guidence,and for all of are poor souls at work who get board and surf the net only to find that they have done it again. we really need something better to read about TMZ if this is the best you can do...mabye i need to find another web-site to check out.are they so drunk or drugged that they really have no idea how stupid they must look??? i hope no one other then themselves get hurt...because we the people...dont need this crap.

Posted at 3:17PM on Jul 25th 2007 by LaLee

82. How can you tell when a lawyer is lying? Answer: Their lips are moving. With friends like what she has around her who needs enemies? Unfortunately since she is still not taking responsibility for what she has done (the drugs weren't mine? PLEASE!!!.) With that said unfortunately the next headline will probably read "Linday Loahn found __ as a result of an overdose. Fill in the blank

Posted at 4:39PM on Jul 25th 2007 by vermont

83. Why is this such a huge story? She has been getting into bars since she was 18! Her parents, lawyers, Doctors, friends etc... have had 3 years to put an end to this!!!! Maybe if Hollywood, or any hot spot for that matter would stop allowing these under aged singers and actors from drinking in there clubs things would be different. Clubs want these train wrecks for status and fame.... but turn there heads when when a problem arises. In a way I like that they get served and are given chance after chance, because then I don't feel as bad when they crash and burn. And it makes for great pictures, story and video..

Posted at 5:35PM on Jul 25th 2007 by Riprock

84. #75
have you heard of lung cancer - you know caused usually by choosing to smoke cigs. My point was addiction is a disease just as cancer, etc. I lost loved ones from both and I'm sorry to say the lung cancer was linked to smoking - by choice unfortunately and the OD of course started with making a bad choice. Now do you understand where i'm coming from?

Posted at 3:21PM on Jul 25th 2007 by pammie

85. If the cocaine in her pants pocket wasn't hers, who did it belong too then? Even if it's proven it wasn't hers she still should be under felony charges for transporting drugs.

Posted at 6:01PM on Jul 25th 2007 by Sahara

86. DEFINE HELP? WHAT DOES HER LAWYER MEAN BY THAT? LOOKS LIKE GETTING
"HELP" FOR LINDSAY IS MAKING SURE SHE DOES NOT GO TO JAIL!

I THINK LINDSAY NEEDS A LOT OF THERAPY AND SOME HARD CORE PRISON
TIME, WITHOUT ANY SPECIAL TREATMENTS, LIKE THAT DUMB PARIS GOT. I WAS ACTUALLY EXPECTING HER TO MESS UP FIRST BUT POOR OLD LINDSAY DID, IT
IS SAD ABOUT LINDSAY SHE HAS THE MOST PATHETIC PARENTS IN THE WORLD.

SHE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SO THAT'S WHERE MY
SYMPATHY FOR HER ENDS. SHE JUST SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO OWN OR
DRIVE A VEHICLE. P E R I O D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:30PM on Jul 25th 2007 by TRULYDISGUSTED

87.
Reader comment #10 "by just asking" has the right idea for sure.
CONSEQUENCES FOR BAD BEHAVIOR: including:
viewing DUI victims, their funerals, their families.
loss of all movie, endorsements or other profitable contracts.
Large donation to MADD or similar dui victim group.
3 years at least of full-time community service. (40 hr. wk - just like a "real job"!)
No drivers licence ever again period.

The only thing I disagree with is jail time. I just don't think it rehabs anyone or serves any purpose at all. Total waste of taxpayer dollars.

All of the above should also be applied to Paris, Nicky, Britney and their other moronic counterparts with their values-free it's-all-about-me lifestyle.
At least Lindsay has some legitimate talent. Those others are just sucking up perfectly good oxygen on this planet...and the idea that any of them are role models for young teens makes my stomach hurt.

Alternatively, we could just take them back outside the barn and shoot them.

Posted at 3:31PM on Jul 25th 2007 by shockTherapy

88. QUIT TRYING TO PROTECT THIS LOSER OF A WOMAN AND LET HER DO TIME FOR HER CRIME. A LAWYER GETTING PAID LIKE SHE IS IS GOING TO SAY WHATEVER IT TAKES AS LONG AS SHE GETS THE MONEY

Posted at 6:57PM on Jul 26th 2007 by BIKERMOMMA

89. Welcome to the Boomtown Lindsay " pick a habit we got plenty to go around"

Posted at 3:32PM on Jul 25th 2007 by Robo Bro

90. Dam bitch stop lying!!! Do your time and get on with your life!!

Posted at 3:40PM on Jul 25th 2007 by hey lier

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