George Michael Granted Freedom From Jail

George Michael Granted Freedom From Jail

The penal system in this country can't contain Lindsay Lohan, but George Michael actually served four weeks in the UK before enjoying the taste of ... freedom.

The singer was released from jail Monday after serving about half of an eight week term for DUI and possession of marijuana, the AP reports. Not too shabby.

George pleaded guilty to the charge soon after the accident.

Thrown in the slammer September 14 after crashing into a storefront with his Range Rover, Michael admitted he smoked marijuana and had taken a sedative.

"I just want to start again," the AP quoted Michael as saying upon his release, which is contingent upon him abiding by his parole and paying $2,000 in fines.

He has lost his driver's license for five years. (thehollywoodgossip)

George Michael gets eight weeks in jail

George Michael's Jail Time 

George Michael has been sentenced to eight weeks in jail for driving under the influence of drugs.

George Michael was sentenced to eight weeks in jail by a British judge for acts stemming from a July 4 incident.

The repeat offender originally pleaded guilty in August, after he was caught driving under the influence and found in possession of cannabis on July 4. George Michael also crashed his Range Rover into a Snappy Snaps photo shop.

The sentencing took place on September 14 at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court. Michael was also fined 1,250 pounds or $1,930 American dollars. The ironic part of all this is George Michael will probably only serve half the time before being considered for parole.

The 47-year-old singer has been linked to a string of marijuana offenses as of late. So, is he a bad driver or is the pot to blame? You be the judge.

Back in 2006, George Michael was caught "slumped" over the wheel of his car at London's busy Hyde Park Corner. In April of 2006, he smashed into three parked cars while trying to get out of a parking space.

In October 2006, George Michael pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of drugs and was sentenced to community service.

Okay, I'm almost done with this list. Last year, the messy driver was part of a crash with a truck outside London. The kicker? He says he was "stone cold sober" at the time.

I'll have my eye on this one. Tell SheKnows what you think of George Michael's sentencing.  (Kristin Watson)