Lindsay Lohan hoping for plea deal

Lindsay Lohan is willing to agree a plea deal in her felony grand theft case.

The troubled actress was charged yesterday (09.02.11) after she allegedly walked out of upmarket boutique Kamofie & Company wearing a $2,500 necklace and though her lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley is confident she can defend the case, she says her client wants to avoid jail and be able to move on with her life.

The lawyer told CNN: "Ms. Lohan maintains her innocence, and now that I've seen the police reports, I believe the case is entirely defensible.

"Having said that, we will entertain a discussion concerning a plea if it means no jail so that she can move forward with her recovery and her career."

Police reports into the incident have revealed Lindsay - who is currently on probation stemming from a 2007 driving under the influence conviction - had almost walked out of the store days earlier still wearing an earring that she had tried on, with sources suggesting her actions could prove she didn't deliberately leave wearing the necklace but is simply absent-minded.

The 'Machete' star pleaded not guilty to the offence in court, with pals insisting she was told by the store she could borrow the accessory, only for them to change their mind when she failed to get them publicity.

Lindsay must return to court for another hearing on February 23.