Because of Illinois sentencing laws, Sliwinski's prison time was cut in half. She is also getting credit for good behavior and counseling while in prison.
Sliwinski will spend a year on parole.
Woman released from prison
Jeanette Sliwinski, 26, was trying to commit suicide when she crashed into a car carrying three Chicago musicians. She was found guilty, but mentally ill of reckless homicide and sentenced to eight years in prison.
