Here is Nick Hogan’s, aka Nick Bollea, mug shot after he was taken into custody today following a judge sentencing him to 8 months in jail. Hopefully he’ll learn his lesson once he’s released. His probation will last 5 years, and he’ll end up in prison stripes again if he acts up. Read more here.

Nick Hogan, aka Nick Bollea, threw himself on the mercy of the court yesterday, and today he stood before the judge at a Pinellas County adult courtroom. The judge made the point that Nick is 17 years-old, but he is charged with a felony and is in an adult court. As a juvenile the judge wants to give him the opportunity to rehabilitate himself, but since he is charged with an adult crime, he also sees the need for punishment.

The judge also said that Nick’s actions were willful, and malicious, even though the end result was not intended. He said he took issue with the characterization that John Graziano’s injuries were the result of an accident, especially when Nick has a history of brazenly speeding, and even race car drivers understand that speeding should be done on race track where other people are less likely to be hurt, so the injuries were a result of willful and conscious decisions made by Nick.

The judge said it appears based on the letter Nick wrote, and what his family said, it appears Nick is starting the process of growing up, and is remorseful. The judge said there is a need for some punishment, and rehabilitation.

Nick was sentenced to the maximum of 5 years of probation. Nick has to do at least 500 hours of community service. The judge rejected a buy-out provision, where Nick could buy-out of his community service. Nick cannot do speaking engagements and count those hours as community service, but rather Nick must perform services like John Graziano performed as a Marine to properly honor John. Nick’s driver’s license will be revoked for 3 years. That will hurt him a lot, because he loves to drive fast. That license revocation may not apply to a race track. Nick also can’t drink during his five year probation, and must get an alcohol evaluation. Nick will need attend a DUI school. The restitution cost will be decided in the civil case, and Nick must pay all court costs in the criminal case decided today.

The judge gave Nick credit for accepting responsibility early in the case, and the judge believes Nick is remorseful, which factored heavily in the judge’s willingness to grant nick the sentence handed down today.

However, the judge said Nick must receive some incarceration for him to realize there are consequences for his actions. Nick was sentenced to 8 months in the Pinellas County jail to begin immediately, with time served credit. Nick was facing a maximum 5 year jail sentence.

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The family John Graziano injured in Nick Hogan’s August 2007 street racing crash, has filed suit against Hulk, Linda and Nick Hogan alleging they were negligent and are directly liable for the crash that seriously injured the former Marine.

According to court papers filed today in Pinellas County, Fla. Circuit Court by Graziano’s court-appointed guardian Peter Musante, Hulk and Linda (whose real names are Terry and Linda Bollea) should be held legally responsible for their son’s accident.

In the suit, Musante alleges that Nick negligently operated his Toyota Supra by racing another man in a Dodge Viper, a car also owned by Hulk. The suit claims the Bolleas were aware of Nick’s need for speed and knew that he had souped-up his vehicle for the purpose of racing.

In the suit, Musante also says Hulk purchased alcohol the day of the accident, August 26, and that Hulk "knew or should have known" Nick was driving under the influence of the crash and he failed to take appropriate action.

The lawsuit also names Daniel Jacobs, who was driving the Viper that night, as a co-defendant. He pleaded no contest to reckless driving last month.

If the Hogan family were smart they’d settle right now, but Linda has all their assets tied up in divorce court, which won’t prevent Graziano’s family from getting a judgment.

Hulk Hogan is contesting Linda’s divorce filing which requested alimony, half of Hulk’s assets, and custody of Nick Hogan who is in legal trouble. Hulk says Nick is 17 years-old so he is old enough to decide who he wants to live with. Hulk also says Linda is capable of supporting herself financially. Our most recent poll showed 75% of HG readers did not think Linda should get half of Hulk’s assets. Do you still feel that way?

Damning new reports say Nick Hogan (aka Nick Bollea) was speeding at 100 MPH when he crashed his car, and permanently disabled his friend John Graziano in an accident. witnesses also said two cars were racing, and Nick was driving one of them. The speed limit on the street of the crash was 40 MPH. An Albertson’s clerk and receipt show Hulk Hogan was accompanied by his son Nick when he bought beer for him and his friends, who were later confirmed to be drinking it when they tried to enter a bar and were denied because everyone was under 21, and all had beer in the hand, except Nick who had a cup. At the hospital, Nick told police he was traveling 30 or 40 mph. He also told police he didn’t know what road he was traveling on or what direction. His speech was "mumbled and soft" and his eyes bloodshot, according to Todd Turpack, a Clearwater police investigator who wrote the original report. No one reported seeing Nick drinking alcohol, although it was found in his system after the crash. The Hogans deny all the evidence and claims made against Nick.Click here to read more of the damning report.

Nick is screwed.