Paris Hilton has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for violating her probation for a drink-driving conviction. The hotel heiress must start her sentence on 5th June.
Hilton told the California judge she was not aware her licence had been suspended, despite having signed an acknowedgement when she was caught behind the wheel in January. Hilton was stopped by police for speeding on Sunset Boulevard with no headlights on in February. She was found guilty of a drink-driving charge back in September and ordered to attend an alcohol ecucation programme.
After turning up late for her court appearance, the socialite told the LA court, "I'M very sorry and from now on I'M going to pay complete attention to everything," but her pleas did not go down well with the judge. Hilton cried as she was sentenced. Her lawyer insists the conviction is unfair and plan to appeal.
Hilton's lawyer said in a statement, "To sentence Paris Hilton to jail is uncalled for, inappropriate and ludicrous. She was singled out for who she is. She's been selectively targeted. Paris was honest in her testimony. We plan to appeal. Shame on the system."
Paris must turn up at her designated California jail on June 5th or else risk serving a 90-day sentence. | 
