mlohan041111_04_X17230WM.jpgMichael Lohan pleaded no contest to domestic violence charges in Florida, and as a result, Lindsay's dad avoided jail time. Papa Lohan was accused of beating ex girlfriend Kate Major back in October.

Lohan, 51, was sent to rehab for four months and was ordered to enter into a domestic violence intervention program in Tampa.

In court, Major, 29, told the judge, "I think he needs help. Keeping him in jail would be hurting him more. It's my birthday today. A year ago, we were worried about Lindsay."

The judge replied, "I'm not sure who that is." Ouch!

After Michael Lohan was told he could have "zero" contact with Major, the judge witnessed Lohan making faces. The judge told Lohan, "It's not Disney World, so stop. How old are you? Don't act like a child."