If you decide to go the press charges route, remember many states have victim advocates or allow the victim to at least talk to the proper authorities. There your mother could say her piece about not wanting her to go to jail.
While any sentence is ultimately up to the judge, it could make his and the prosecutor's decision lean one way.
Also many states have diversion programs for first time offenders.
the decision is yours and your moms, but I just thought you might like some additional facts.
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. --Jean Jacques Rousseau.
