llohancourtelevator02_lohan.jpgAfter Lindsay's courtroom appearance, Michael Lohan held a press conference outside to give his thoughts on his daughter's situation.

When asked how Lindsay is holding up, Michael said:

    "She's taking it seriously. She's very concerned about this. She realizes she takes chances. She does the right thing. She goes to AA all the time. She's always clear eyed and very focused. She's got a lot of things on her plate ... a lot of decisions to make, but shes making the right ones."


As for the jewelry situation, Lohan adds:

    "Couldn’t they have come back to Lindsay and called her? It's a $2500 necklace. Someone else saw it in the store for $800. I called up the store and said leave my daughter alone. Don’t send her any jewelry. I went to the store myself to evaluate the jewelry."


Michael also commented on the white dress Lindsay wore last time to court. He says, "It wasn’t a low cut dress. It was a beautiful dress and it was pure and wholesome."

Earlier this morning, Lohan told us that he's hoping his ex-wife Dina will put their differences aside for Lindsay. Michael added, "I think that Lindsay really needs her family by her side."

Read Michael's entire quote ... after the jump.