'RHONJ' Star Teresa Giudice Sentenced to 15 Months in Jail

It was an emotional day in court for Teresa Giudice’s family.

Following the Real Housewives of New Jersey star’s husband, Joe Giudice, being ordered to serve 41 months in jail and pay $414,000 in restitutions, it was Teresa's turn to face U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas in a Newark, N.J., courtroom. And like her husband, she was also sentenced to jail time, she will serve 15 months in prison.

The reality star will be allowed to spend the holidays with her family and must turn herself in by Jan. 5. After she completes her sentence, Joe will serve his as the judge has agreed to stagger the sentences so that their four daughters will not be parentless.

Breaking down in tears as she read a letter to the court, Teresa swore she didn't care about her Bravo reality show or materialistic things, only her family and her daughters. But she notes, "It's time for me to wake up...I will make this right no matter what it takes."

Originally facing 21 to 27 months in prison, the judge granted Teresa a lighter sentence given that she has no criminal history, has paid her taxes, is a devoted mother to her four daughters, cares for her elderly parents, is facing the likely deportation of her husband, and participates in various charitable endeavors. The judge also took pains to express her approval of what appeared to be a genuine display of remorse by Teresa.