State v. Mejia

PAINTER, Judge.

In State v. Sarrabea, 13-1271 (La.10/15/13), 126 So.3d 453, 2013 WL 5788888, the Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld our decision in the same case (12—1013 (La.App. 3 Cir. 5/1/13), — So.3d -, 2013 WL 1810228, writ granted, 13-1271 (La.6/26/13), 118 So.3d 428), finding that La.R.S. 14:100.13 is unconstitutional. Accordingly, we vacate the conviction of Defendant, Keren Mejia.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On November 22, 2011, Defendant operated a vehicle without documentation of her lawful presence in the United States. She was charged with operating a motor vehicle as an alien…