You seem to be in quite a bit of denial regarding how serious her actions were. Try telling the parents of those kids that she is a non violent offender who made a mistake. It sounds like she has no remorse other than for her own situation. She needs to face the consequences on her own and accept her fate with some humility. There is no pecking order with addiction, an alcoholic is not better than a drug addict or a problem gambler. Driving a huge vehicle filled with children while wasted is abhorrent.