Judith Miller is going to the pokey, and Martha Stewart just got out. Who knew publishing was such a dangerous field? If you suspect that your writing career will be as exciting, you may want to read up on what to do if you are arrested. Remember the magic words: "I'm going to remain silent. I want to see a lawyer." And then, stay silent.

To prepare yourself for your life in the Big House, you can read these accounts from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.