LLohanCourtSTYLE042211_01-full.jpg Lindsay Lohan's felony grand theft charge was just reduced to a misdemeanor, as Judge Stephanie Sautner has ruled that the offense "did not support a felony charge."

Despite DA Danette Meyers pushing for a felony, Lindsay's attorney Shawn Chapman Holley was able to downgrade the charge. Shawn noted that Lohan's alleged theft of a $2,500 necklace was "not a stealth, crafty crime," adding that the actress was in clear view of Kamofie & Company owner Sofia Kaman when she exited the store.

Holley was not able to have the charge dismissed completely, but this is a small victory for Lohan, as a misdemeanor means she will NOT be facing 3 years of jail time. However, Judge Sautner ruled that Lohan did violate her probation, so the case will move to trial and Lohan could wind up behind bars. Lohan pled not guilty to the misdemeanor charge, and sources inside the courtroom say she was visibly upset before she left.

A pre-trial date has been set for May 11, with the trial date set for June 3.