Teen immigrant faces deportation for selling pot brownies to buy fancy prom dress

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Teen immigrant faces deportation for selling pot brownies to buy fancy prom dress

A Mexican immigrant who entered the United States as a minor is facing the prospect of deportation because she was convicted for selling pot brownies at her high school to raise money for a prom dress she just had to have.

The immigrant, Saira Munoz, was busted a little over a year ago. She carried out her illicit bake sale on the campus of River Valley High School in Yuba City, Calif. (about 40 miles north of Sacramento).

Munoz, now 19, pleaded no contest to a felony charge of child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession on school grounds in February of this year, reports the Appeal-Democrat.

Earlier this week, a judge sentenced Munoz to four years of probation and nine days in jail (with credit for time served).

When probation officers contacted Immigration Customs Enforcement prior to sentencing, they learned that Munoz has “temporary permission” to be in the United States. The pot-brownie conviction could cause that permission to be rescinded.

Munoz emigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 2000—presumably with her family, as she was just 5 years old at the time.

At her sentencing hearing, the presiding judge told Munoz: “If you are departed, you must not return unless you do so legally. If you do return, you must check in with probation immediately.”

“I’m hoping you’ve learned your lesson,” he added, according to the Appeal-Democrat.

According to a probation report, Munoz admitted to selling the brownies when police arrested her. The entrepreneur said she had acquired the cannabis-laced treats from a friend, of course. She also said she hoped to sell enough of them to buy the perfect prom dress.

One of the students who consumed a brownie – allegedly just a small piece – ended up going to the hospital in an ambulance after saying her legs felt all tingly. The student worried that the brownies contained other, more nefarious illegal ingredients.

Munoz was 18 at the time of her arrest. Two minors received citations for assisting in the scheme. She had apparently hired those students to be part of her sales staff.

“It is unknown if the defendant will be deported,” a probation officer wrote in a report obtained by the Appeal-Democrat.

One of Munoz’s high school friends, Carlos Robles, told CBS News he thinks the possibility of deportation is way too harsh.

“People make mistakes,” Robles told CBS Sacramento. “She was just a very positive person.”

“There’s people that deserve to be deported, and she just wasn’t one of them,” Robles added. “There’s people that do way worse.”

Munoz currently works at a Yuba City area restaurant.

http://news.yahoo.com/teen-immigrant-faces-deportation-selling-pot-brownies-buy-193208226.html

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Teen immigrant faces deportation for selling pot brownies to buy fancy prom dress

A Mexican immigrant who entered the United States as a minor is facing the prospect of deportation because she was convicted for selling pot brownies at her high school to raise money for a prom dress she just had to have.

The immigrant, Saira Munoz, was busted a little over a year ago. She carried out her illicit bake sale on the campus of River Valley High School in Yuba City, Calif. (about 40 miles north of Sacramento).

Munoz, now 19, pleaded no contest to a felony charge of child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession on school grounds in February of this year, reports the Appeal-Democrat.

Earlier this week, a judge sentenced Munoz to four years of probation and nine days in jail (with credit for time served).

When probation officers contacted Immigration Customs Enforcement prior to sentencing, they learned that Munoz has “temporary permission” to be in the United States. The pot-brownie conviction could cause that permission to be rescinded.

Munoz emigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 2000—presumably with her family, as she was just 5 years old at the time.

At her sentencing hearing, the presiding judge told Munoz: “If you are departed, you must not return unless you do so legally. If you do return, you must check in with probation immediately.”

“I’m hoping you’ve learned your lesson,” he added, according to the Appeal-Democrat.

According to a probation report, Munoz admitted to selling the brownies when police arrested her. The entrepreneur said she had acquired the cannabis-laced treats from a friend, of course. She also said she hoped to sell enough of them to buy the perfect prom dress.

One of the students who consumed a brownie – allegedly just a small piece – ended up going to the hospital in an ambulance after saying her legs felt all tingly. The student worried that the brownies contained other, more nefarious illegal ingredients.

Munoz was 18 at the time of her arrest. Two minors received citations for assisting in the scheme. She had apparently hired those students to be part of her sales staff.

“It is unknown if the defendant will be deported,” a probation officer wrote in a report obtained by the Appeal-Democrat.

One of Munoz’s high school friends, Carlos Robles, told CBS News he thinks the possibility of deportation is way too harsh.

“People make mistakes,” Robles told CBS Sacramento. “She was just a very positive person.”

“There’s people that deserve to be deported, and she just wasn’t one of them,” Robles added. “There’s people that do way worse.”

Munoz currently works at a Yuba City area restaurant.

http://news.yahoo.com/teen-immigrant-faces-deportation-selling-pot-brownies-buy-193208226.html

As Beretta use to say..Don't do the crime if you can't do the time..

[Janelle2002 3,865]

But she only wanted some money for a prom dress. How did the news know it was even fancy? She was probably trying to save enough for a $30 dress.

I'm glad she didn't get a heavy sentence though.

[Danno 1,228]

But she only wanted some money for a prom dress. How did the news know it was even fancy? She was probably trying to save enough for a $30 dress.

I'm glad she didn't get a heavy sentence though.

Wait a minute, are you finding a defense in the excuse that it was for something as trivial as the right prom dress?

One wonders what she would be permited to do if she got behind on her rent in another decade.

She came here like a law breaker and has proven that is her path in life... not the exception.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Wait a minute, are you finding a defense in the excuse that it was for something as trivial as the right prom dress?

One wonders what she would be permited to do if she got behind on her rent in another decade.

She came here like a law breaker and has proven that is her path in life... not the exception.

When probation officers contacted Immigration Customs Enforcement prior to sentencing, they learned that Munoz has “temporary permission” to be in the United States.

I know. Reading facts is not your thing. But, she understands the concept of working for what she wants,

[Peikko 1,575]

Wait a minute, are you finding a defense in the excuse that it was for something as trivial as the right prom dress?

One wonders what she would be permited to do if she got behind on her rent in another decade.

She came here like a law breaker and has proven that is her path in life... not the exception.

Could you please elaborate on that part? As she was allegedly five at the time she came to the US, it's hard for me to understand your logic. Are you suggesting that because her parents brought her here and stayed as undocumented immigrants it was simply inevitable that she would sooner or later turn to a life of crime? Is that really your position, that all undocumented immigrants in the US are destined to be criminals? You do know that being in the US without the correct documents is not actually a criminal offense, do you not? You do know that most undocumented immigrants work hard and pay their own way? You do know that most undocumented immigrants stay as far away from law breaking as they possibly can? You do know in fact that what you just posted was discriminatory nonsense that the unscrupulous politician uses to fire up easy votes from their constituents? I have to assume that you know this because, well it's reality.

Teens make bad decisions all the time, this was a particularly stupid decision given the consequences of her actions but it's hard to find her more culpable than the average teenager who breaks this type of law just because she's undocumented, but of course those who search for the outrage of the 'invading illegals' are bound to come to some such conclusion.

[BatmanUSA 105]

Undocumented ILLEGAL immigrants should be more lawful and careful.

the fact remains this 18 year old illegal immigrant committed a felony and admitted to it. Those are the facts. She is an admitted drug dealer who sold drugs to children... She did not get a real job to work for what she wanted. The government should deport her and she has the right to hire an attorney to defend her.

You want to defend her solely because she is an illegal immigrant..? Isn't that also discriminatory.??

What would you want done if an old white guy sold pot brownies to your children so he could get money for a new surf board.?? Would you be happy if he did not receive a harsh sentence.??

[luckytxn 2,264]

I like her.

[Danno 1,228]

Could you please elaborate on that part? As she was allegedly five at the time she came to the US, it's hard for me to understand your logic. Are you suggesting that because her parents brought her here and stayed as undocumented immigrants it was simply inevitable that she would sooner or later turn to a life of crime? Is that really your position, that all undocumented immigrants in the US are destined to be criminals? You do know that being in the US without the correct documents is not actually a criminal offense, do you not? You do know that most undocumented immigrants work hard and pay their own way? You do know that most undocumented immigrants stay as far away from law breaking as they possibly can? You do know in fact that what you just posted was discriminatory nonsense that the unscrupulous politician uses to fire up easy votes from their constituents? I have to assume that you know this because, well it's reality.

Teens make bad decisions all the time, this was a particularly stupid decision given the consequences of her actions but it's hard to find her more culpable than the average teenager who breaks this type of law just because she's undocumented, but of course those who search for the outrage of the 'invading illegals' are bound to come to some such conclusion.

In hind sight, my words were to harsh as for the conditions of her arrival as a child.

I still maintain she is in the position she is because of her actions and those of her family.

Kick her out, I'm betting there are a lot of teens in he home country which would have been a credit to her adopted community and not a drag.

It should not be encumbered on us as a nation to "afford every opportunity" of forgiveness to the immigrant, legal or otherwise.

These folks should be on their BEST behavior when they get here, I know I would if it were me.

First thing you need to do is, loose your cultural-supremacy.... sending people back home is not an unreasonable thing.

[Rattlehead 69]

A felon being deported is news?

[UncleBeer 244]

... a prom dress she just had to have.

Well, if she just had to have it...

Yahoo News is appallingly written.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Personally I don't think there should be any path to stay in the US for any illegal immigrant. The fact she decided to sell drug laced brownies means she will get to wear her prom dress in her home country. and she will NEVER come back ( conviction for selling drugs is a lifetime ban ) If she had a green card when she was selling drugs she would have also been gone for life. The US doesn't need more drug dealers no matter what their motivation or method of arrival

[LibCampFireClub 635]

Send her back to Mexico with her brownies and prom dress.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Teen immigrant faces deportation for selling pot brownies to buy fancy prom dress

A Mexican immigrant who entered the United States as a minor is facing the prospect of deportation because she was convicted for selling pot brownies at her high school to raise money for a prom dress she just had to have.

The immigrant, Saira Munoz, was busted a little over a year ago. She carried out her illicit bake sale on the campus of River Valley High School in Yuba City, Calif. (about 40 miles north of Sacramento).

Zero tolerance. Banned for life.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Personally I don't think there should be any path to stay in the US for any illegal immigrant. The fact she decided to sell drug laced brownies means she will get to wear her prom dress in her home country. and she will NEVER come back ( conviction for selling drugs is a lifetime ban ) If she had a green card when she was selling drugs she would have also been gone for life. The US doesn't need more drug dealers no matter what their motivation or method of arrival

If she just had moved to Colorado she would be just fine. They have a whole state of drug dealers.

Not making excuses for her but Justin Bieber is more of a threat to the U.S. than a girl who wants a prom dress.