While I agree with many of the things said already....
As you are a part of her family, please help her as much as you possibly can. I agree that people must pay for their crimes. I don't know what your daughter is really like, but I'll give my opinion (which may or may not be worth anything).
A prison record could destroy her. Her time in prison could destroy her physically, emotionally, medically. Once she is out, if she gets out, it could scar her for the rest of her life. Some scars are unbearable, and some can be used to show what has been overcome. Think very carefully. You know her better than us.
You can let the law do whatever they want, or you can help her through the legal process for as much leniency as they will allow.
Bottom line is that she needs love and help. JESUS is the real answer for her. The government programs to help people have a very poor record of success. She will get much more help by being loved through all of this. TEEN CHALLENGE is one good option for the help she needs regarding the drugs. There are probably some more.
The dealers are the ones who should pay much more than those who are just addicts. I think dealers should be tried by an obective jury, have the Gospel of Jesus Christ shared with them, and then....well, you fill in the blank your punishment of choice.
I could go on and on....but PLEASE, get her the real help she needs and love her through the difficult times ahead, whether she deserves it or not...
As you are a part of her family, please help her as much as you possibly can. I agree that people must pay for their crimes. I don't know what your daughter is really like, but I'll give my opinion (which may or may not be worth anything).
A prison record could destroy her. Her time in prison could destroy her physically, emotionally, medically. Once she is out, if she gets out, it could scar her for the rest of her life. Some scars are unbearable, and some can be used to show what has been overcome. Think very carefully. You know her better than us.
You can let the law do whatever they want, or you can help her through the legal process for as much leniency as they will allow.
Bottom line is that she needs love and help. JESUS is the real answer for her. The government programs to help people have a very poor record of success. She will get much more help by being loved through all of this. TEEN CHALLENGE is one good option for the help she needs regarding the drugs. There are probably some more.
The dealers are the ones who should pay much more than those who are just addicts. I think dealers should be tried by an obective jury, have the Gospel of Jesus Christ shared with them, and then....well, you fill in the blank your punishment of choice.
I could go on and on....but PLEASE, get her the real help she needs and love her through the difficult times ahead, whether she deserves it or not...