Admit your wrongdoing. Rodriguez pled guilty to her offenses, knowing it could lead to possible jail time and have a negative impact on her career.
Expect authorities to treat you as they would any other offender. Criminal actions are punishable regardless of your status in society.
Move on and continue your life as normal. Though she confessed she thought her career was over after her dismissal from "Lost," Rodriguez gained other film roles and reestablished herself as an actress.
Reconnect with family and friends. Rodriguez survived by spending a lot of times with girlfriends and family leading up to her imprisonment. It gives you something to look forward to and motivates you to stay on the right path.
Learn from your mistakes. Despite rumors that Rodriguez returned to the party scene in California, she routinely passed drug and alcohol testing until her incarceration.
Take responsibility for your actions. Though she was first uncooperative with the police, Rodriquez eventually sent a letter to her judge and apologized. She accepted his decision to not reconsider his sentencing and willingly surrendered to serve her time.