Teresa Giudice faces TWO years in prison while Joe faces FOUR

Teresa Giudice faces TWO years in prison while husband Joe faces FOUR as couple plead guilty to fraud charges Real Housewives of New Jersey stars appeared in court this morning to plead guilty Parents of four, they now face lengthy jail sentences They struck a plea deal over 39 charges including fraudulent loan and mortgage applications and failure to pay taxes Joe could be deported as he is an Italian and not a US citizen Teresa Giudice and husband Joe pleaded guilty to fraud charges on Tuesday - and now are both facing prison time. The Real Housewives Of New Jersey stars each pleaded guilty to several counts including bankruptcy fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, and failing to pay taxes. Scroll down for video Leaving court: Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice leave court after pleading guilty to fraud charges in court on Tuesday in Newark, New Jersey Court in the act: The Real Housewives Of New Jersey star seen here arriving at court sporting a full face of make-up and bouffant hair The couple arrived hand-in-hand and did not talk to reporters assembled outside. Sad times: Teresa, pictured with two of her four daughters in September, said she was heartbroken about the effect her crimes would have on her children Double trouble: She was joined by husband Joe and they pleaded guilty on mortgage and bankruptcy fraud charges Federal prosecutors previously said the couple faced up to 50 years in prison.