Lindsay Lohan had gone, like, a whole month without getting arrested. Until now.

Lindsay was picked up by New York City cops just a couple hours ago (Thursday) after allegedly punching a woman at a nightclub. Apparently she got into it with someone sitting at an adjoining booth, at one point saying something to the effect of "Give me some space." It looked like things had calmed down when Lindz threw the alleged punch.

And it does NOT end there. Lohan will have to deal long-distance with a Los Angeles hearing involving her car wreck there back in June. At that one, she's being charged with:

• Obstructing a police officer's duties, which is punishable by a year in jail
• Giving false information to a police officer, which could carry a six-month sentence
• Reckless driving, which could add another 90 days

Any of the four charges could result in the revocation of Lohan's probation on jewelry theft charges -- and her immediate jailing.

Big Al Says: Shocker, who saw THIS coming? Put her in JAIL already! That's my take...what's YOURS?