Being in jail for Christmas must really suck. I wouldn’t know, though, because I’m not an over-paid idiot with a drinking problem who insists on driving everywhere, no matter what. But Kiefer Sutherland, on the other unfortunate hand, is. And because he’s got a number of DUI’s under his belt, he’s finally behind bars. Yesterday he started his 48-day sentence. He will probably get out early because that’s how the law works when you’re famous, but I hope he doesn’t. I don’t know if he will ever really learn his lesson, but letting him out of the slammer early surely isn’t going to help. TMZ reports:

TMZ spoke with Glendale Police Chief Randy Adams, who said Kiefer will be treated “just like anyone else,” adding, “The fact that he’s a celebrity — he checked that at the door when he checked in.” Chief Adams said Sutherland will perform laundry and kitchen duties and will serve the entire 48 days consecutively. The Chief said Kiefer will not share a cell, but that is S.O.P. in Glendeezy because all “long term inmates” get their own digs.

Hey, if he is going to be in jail at least make it real! He should have to share a cell with someone and be forced to talk to them, and find out more about their life. I mean, wouldn’t that help open his eyes? I don’t care about the show 24 but I think Kiefer is a good actor and I would hate to see him turn into the next Tom Sizemore, you know? Good luck to him and I hope he learns from this!