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Tennessee -- General Sessions Court Judge Bob Moon on Friday gave jail time in a speeding case to a man who admitted he is an illegal alien.
Judge Moon said Giovanna Montoya would have to serve 10 days at the workhouse at two-for-one on the Class C misdemeanor.
The judge said, "It's not about speeding or money. It's about coming to this country illegally - being here when you are not supposed to be."
He added, "I took an oath to uphold the law and I don't think I can just let someone who committed a felony just walk out of my courtroom."
Judge Moon said, "I have a hard time releasing anyone who confesses before me that he has committed a federal offense."
Posted by Richard at October 28, 2006