Shia Labeouf is likely to attempt to beat a drink driving conviction by checking into rehab.

The Transformers star suffered serious hand injuries and was charged with driving under the influence after a serious car crash in Hollywood on 27 July.

Investigators have ruled the other driver caused the accident by running a red light, but LaBeouf is still facing a sentence for drink driving when he appears in court later this month.

And he’s prepared to do anything to help his cause, according to the New York Post.

The newspaper claims LaBeouf is readying himself for rehab because “judges like to see it (rehab)”.

A spokesperson for the actor – who checked out of hospital on Saturday – declined to comment on the allegations, adding: “Right now, we’re focusing on Shia’s hand.”