Celebrity Justice
Nicole Richie -- Big Stomach, Big House

Say you, say me ... say guilty!

TMZ was in L.A. County Superior Courtroom moments ago, where a pregnant Nicole Richie faced the music for her wrong-way DUI bust in December -- her second DUI conviction in 4 years.

A court commissioner sentenced Richie, represented by uber-lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley, to serve four days in the City or County Jail (her choice!) -- she got credit for one day, based on the six hours she served after being busted. So when she goes back in to the pokey, she'll only serve three days.

Richie was also fined $2,048, was ordered back to school for an alcohol education course and on three years probation.

Richie must report to serve her time by September 28.
Nicole Richie

The commissioner issued Richie a stern warning, telling her if she drove drunk again and she actually killed someone, she could be charged with murder -- not manslaughter. That's because after her first DUI, Richie agreed that if she drove under the influence and killed someone, she'd be nailed for murder.

The 25-year-old is expected to give birth sometime in January.

A source close to Richie said at today's sentencing she was "stoic and serious, but not emotional."

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16. Stupid girl.

Posted at 12:04PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Blablabla

17. O yeh, the justice system is great! ;->

Posted at 12:06PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Shelby

18. I am tired of people saying Paris was singled out. NO she wasn't. LIFE isn't fair. Paris deserved much more than 23 days because she LIED in court. She never admitted to any wrongdoing. Nicole has admitted to eveyrthing and isn't making a spectacle of herself. She turned herself in and hasn't been a whiny, pain-in-the ass bitch like Paris was. GO NICOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:08PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Molly

19. She got a lot less time than PARIS.

Posted at 12:06PM on Jul 27th 2007 by FABIO

20. she didnt get off easy its the 2nd dui in 4 years, not the 2nd in 4 days shes serving the minimum like anyone else would in her shoes. and they didnt single paris out, paris was charged for violating her probation which in the eyes of the law is more serious

Posted at 12:06PM on Jul 27th 2007 by ashley

21. nicole's 4 days is the normal amount of time an average joe/ jane would serve.....

needs to be longer....a LOT longer

Posted at 12:09PM on Jul 27th 2007 by marco

22. I can't believe how trendy DUIs have become! lets all go get some! What lesson is this supposed to teach those poor pathetic young girls that look up to Nicole.

Posted at 2:28PM on Jul 27th 2007 by DUIsralltherage

23. Unbelievable!!!

Posted at 12:08PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Wendy

24. She had to sign an agreement with the court that stipulates that if she is involved in another DUI incident where somebody is injured or killed, she will automatically have to face a MURDER (or attempted murder) charge.

Posted at 12:08PM on Jul 27th 2007 by STEVE-O

25. We'll see if she does those 4 days!

Posted at 12:08PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Dawn Day

26. Where is MADD through all of this..........I don't understand.....Take advantage of these situations, shhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezus

Posted at 12:11PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Julie

27. Good question, what is the bigger crime, driving drunk or not following the judge's orders?

Posted at 12:09PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Click

28. ...so somone has to DIE before they really give her a punishment.

I'm sure that will be a comfort to the family of the person or people she kills next time.

Posted at 12:18PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Jess

29. 4 days isn't bad and at least she won't give birth in jail. i love her but DUI is DUI and at least she is taking responsibility for her actions unlike lindsey 'i wasnt driving' lohan. also, its nice to see joel being so supportive

Posted at 12:09PM on Jul 27th 2007 by hora

30. If I were Paris, I would be mad as hell. Paris violated probation on a 1st dui and got 23 days. This girl has 2 duis and got 4 days!!!

Posted at 5:07PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Tasha

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