A former River Valley High School student's immigration status is in jeopardy following a conviction for selling marijuana brownies at school to raise money for a prom dress.
On Monday, Sutter County Superior Court Judge Brian R. Aronson sentenced Saira Munoz, 19, to four years formal probation and nine days in jail with credit for time served.
Munoz was convicted of felony child endangerment and misdemeanor possession of marijuana on school grounds when she pleaded no contest to the charges Feb. 7. Â
Munoz admitted to selling pot brownies, which she had obtained from an acquaintance, at school on March 8, 2013. After waiving her Miranda Rights, Munoz told officers she wanted to raise extra money for a dress for prom, according to a probation report.
Two minors were issued cit tions for aiding in the distribution and were released.
Additionally, one girl was taken to the hospital when, after eating a small piece of the brownie, she felt her legs become numb and she was scared the brownies may have been laced with something other than marijuana, the report says.
In preparation for sentencing, the probation department contacted Immigration Customs Enforcement. An agent told the probation officer that Munoz has "temporary permission" to be in the U.S., however her conviction could jeopardize said permission. Munoz immigrated from Mexico to the United States in 2000, the report says.
"It is unknown if the defendant will be deported," the probation officer wrote.
While reading the terms of her condition, Aronson said "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," Aronson said.
Munoz is employed at a local restaurant.
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