Blake Fielder-Civil was just sentenced for 27 months in prison after a violent incident last year. After he was charged he then tried to fix the trial.

Fielder-Civil and friend Michael Brown beat James King, 36, so badly in June 2006 that he needed plates fitted into his face for a broken cheekbone and still has counselling.

But, get this. Blake tried to use Amy Winehouse's fame to get him out of jail. His lawyer told the court,

Knowing the nation's glare is upon him, Mr Fielder-Civil has every possible motive to rehabilitate himself in the way he has already shown he is fully committed to doing. He knows if he fails, an appointment with calamity awaits, not just for himself but for his wife.

He can now see that hard drugs are to be regarded as nothing other than a smiling assassin. He wishes now to become a role model for Miss Winehouse but he knows it would be impossible for her to alienate herself from drugs if he continues to befriend them.

So what is the justice system like in England? Does anyone know if this means Blake will for sure serve the 27th months or can he get out early for good behavior or "overcrowding" like in the U.S.?

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