“If I get this commutation, the first thing — and I’ve talked to my daughter about this — I’ve told her the first thing is I want her, even though she’s been working since she’s 16, is to go back to college,” says Juanita Peralta, 36, currently serving time at Oklahoma’s Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center.
Juanita is referring to her oldest daughter, Destiny, who is currently raising her five siblings while their mom serves a 15-year sentence for drug possession. After her mother’s arrest, Destiny dropped out of school to work full-time and support the family.
