Nicole Richie’s probation was extended for one more year. Nicole was supposed to be done with probation, but in court today it was revealed she has something in common with Lindsay Lohan: she hasn’t completed the adequate number of alcohol ed classes.

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More pictures of Nicole after the drink…

Nicole wasn’t in court today, but her lawyer was – the same lawyer for Lindsay.

Nicole’s probation was due to terminate next month, but today in court, her lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, explained to the judge … because she had program-approved leaves of absence in order to deliver and care for her two kids, she didn’t complete the required number of alcohol ed courses.

So Nicole’s probation was extended until March, 2011.

The judge said he would terminate her probation earlier if she completes the alcohol ed program before March.

I guess babies are a good excuse. Do you think Nicole got off easy because of Harlow and Sparrow?

Photos: Fame, Bauer Griffin

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