First you need to re-read your own statement of facts. Your Father is NOT fighting the charges. That means he is guilty as charged. He didn't quit selling drugs several years ago as he is admitting that he has been doing it by not fighting the charges. The Federal Government has "Standard Sentencing Laws for Federal crimes". He (according to his attorney) will be sentenced to a standard range of 11-30 years. Most likely that would mean 11 or so years in prison with the rest remaining on Federal Probation. There is no time off for good behavior in the Federal system. So you need to prepare yourself for the fact that your Father will be going to prison for an extended amount of time. And selling drugs IS a serious violation. Many people commit other crimes such as murder, robbery, rape, assault, thefts and burglary while under the influence of these illegal drugs. Your Father made you and the rest of your families his victims too. You are a victim of not having a father in your life that you can look up to. My advice to you is to get some counseling to help you cope with these developments in your life. I don't blame you for standing up for your father, but it looks like he decided he wasn't worth standing up for. Good Luck in your future and please don't follow his path, Learn from his mistakes.