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Lohan’s attorney seeks deal with prosecutors

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Lohan's attorney seeks deal with prosecutorsFILE - In this Oct. 11, 2012 file photo, Lindsay Lohan attends the Mr. Pink Ginseng launch party at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lohan's attorney wrote in a letter filed in court on Feb. 22, 2013, that the actress is willing to record public service announcements and provide inspirational talks at schools and hospitals as a possible way to resolve a case that alleges she lied to police about a car accident. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)(Credit: Richard Shotwell/invision/ap)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan’s attorney has suggested to prosecutors that the actress serve as a motivational speaker and perform non-jail activities to resolve her latest criminal case, according to a letter obtained Tuesday.

The letter from lawyer Mark Heller proposed several alternatives for Lohan, who could be sent to jail if a judge determines her actions in a traffic crash violated terms of her probation in a previous theft case.

His letter states that Lohan’s turbulent home life has deeply impacted her and requires a different approach in the case.

The actress plans to spend time recording public service announcements and make “periodic visits to schools, hospitals, and other venues where she may provide inspirational talks, encouraging children to pursue positive goals and avoid bad habits,” states the letter filed on Friday and released by the court Tuesday.

Lohan’s latest case returns to court on Friday. Heller is seeking a delay in her trial, now scheduled for March, on three misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, lying to police and obstructing officers from performing their duties,

The crash occurred in June on Pacific Coast Highway while Lohan was on the way to a movie shoot.

The actress could face 245 days in jail if she is found to be in violation of her probation.

Terry White, chief deputy city attorney in Santa Monica, declined comment on the letter. He said discussions about a possible resolution are scheduled to take place this week.

Lohan, 26, was on her way to a beach shoot with another person for the TV movie “Liz and Dick” when her car crashed into the back of a dump truck. Police allege she lied about being behind the wheel.

Heller is also seeking dismissal of the charges against Lohan, arguing that police ignored her when she said she didn’t want to be interviewed without her attorney present.

Lohan was at the hospital at the time, not in custody, and showed no signs of impairment when officers gave her a field sobriety test, the lawyer said.

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