He wrote that like many of the defendants prosecuted under the federal illegal re-entry law, the men had no significant criminal history. He says it has cost more than $13,350 to jail the three.
He also noted the charges mean additional costs and work for prosecutors, defense lawyers, court personnel and others.
The Austin American-Statesman reports that the three all pleaded guilty, were sentenced Thursday by Sparks to time served and are being deported.
