10 Crack Commandments For Weak A** Politicians Going To Jail (PHOTOS)

Was there ever a bigger fall from grace than 2008 Presidential candidate John Edwards? Once touted to have a cabinet position in President Barack Obama's administration, the last year and a half has been rocky to say the least.

Allegations of an affair with Rielle Hunter and his efforts to cover up the birth of his love child, daughter Frances Quinn, now three years old, have all been part of the media circus. Adding to his troubles, the former North Carolina senator has been under federal grand jury investigation since April 2009 for allegedly using campaign funds to support Hunter, which is in direction violation of campaign rules.

With his grand jury investigation pending, his legal team told him there was a strong chance he could be indicted. Reports say Edwards is an emotional wreck and absolutely depressed over the fear of prison. Over the last year, he's lost about 20 pounds and has been using alcohol to escape reality. There have also been references to suicide.

Hopefully Edwards can rebuild his reputation and not face prison time, but in case he does, he should know the rules when entering jail. Check out the do's and don'ts when going into the joint on the next page.