Paris Hilton may have some pointers for Nicole Richie on how to get through the nightmares of jail.

It seems as though 25-year-old Richie is a few steps behind Paris; but is headed in the exact same direction.

It was recently reported that Nicole Richie will definitely do time in jail.

The “Simple Life” star is expected meet with the court commissioner next Friday, where she will plead either “guilty” or “no contest” to the DUI she was arrested for on December 11th of last year. 

According to state law, anyone with 2 DUI convictions must serve at least 5 days in jail. As a result, Richie will definitely be behind bars for at least 5 days, even if she cops a plea.

Is it just me or does 5 days in jail for 2 DUI charges seem like a pretty minor punishment?

Perhaps Richie will shed some light on the situation in her exclusive interview with Diane Sawyer airing on “Good Morning America” and 20/20 next Thursday and Friday.

At least she’s willing to ’fess up to her mistakes and take the punishment (however trivial the punishment may be). Too bad we can’t say that for celebrities like Lindsay Lohan.