Also, I’m not convinced the judge’s sentencing order was entirely legal under California law (although I’d change my mind if I heard otherwise from someone with real knowledge). Many prison systems have been successful in getting the legislature to prevent judicial oversight. I think that’s to prevent the prosecution, defense, and judge from creating plea agreements that saddle the prison system with detailed custody conditions for every single inmate.

I don’t know. I could be totally wrong, but I just keep getting the feeling that some people see “being tough on Paris Hilton” as a way to gain a little celebrity for themselves.

Judges always care when their express, and entirely legal, sentencing orders are flagrantly disobeyed by the sheriff — who is now inarguably in contempt of court and should be punished for such.