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Parents disagree w/ my decision, but I need their support
I'm a twenty year old former college student. As a freshman, I became friends with a couple girls in my dorm who were dealing Adderall and Ritalin to people using them as study aids. I allowed myself to get talked into helping them deal. Long story short, we eventually got caught, expelled, and are now facing criminal charges.
The prosecution is offering a plea deal. In exchange for a guilty plea, I'll only have to do a year in jail. I plan to accept the deal. It's definitely a lighter sentence than what I'll be facing if I try and fight the charges and lose.
My parents don't want me to plead out. They want me to fight the charges, despite knowing I'm guilty. But as I said, I don't want to risk being in jail for years. Besides, I should take responsibility for my actions.
I know no one wants to see their only daughter in jail, but I really need for my parents to support my decision. Any advice on how I can help them to see my point of view? For the record, I plan to plead guilty whether they support it or not. But it'll definitely make doing the time easier knowing they have my back, if that makes sense.
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Consult your lawyer they know what is best for your future and what deal to take. Your parents do not. Your lawyer will know if this is the right deal to save you from stronger punishment or not. It seems established that this is what you have to do but double check with them. One can understand your parents but fighting this may not wind up favorable and lead to more time as you said.
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