As I understand the Vienna Convention, all foreign nationals have the right to contact their Consulate for advise, etc. If, in fact, the perp was restricted from contacting his Consulate representative then the High Court may rule in his favor.
There was a case a few years ago in Texas(and this may be same guy) who was on death row. If I remember correctly he was never executed because he was kept from contacting his Consulate after his arrest.
While I think that the perp should fry he is entitled to due process under the Vienna Convention.
Is he illegal? If so, can someone explain how he is due the same treatment under the law as a citizen?
vaudine
As an independent, sovereign nation, foreign law holds no jurisdiction here. I find it almost amusing that Mexico would petition an “international” court concerning the treatment of her citizens while living in this country. The dirty little secret is no other place in the world would this individual be treated as fairly as he has been here. He received a fair trial, and received a fair punishment for his crime. I humbly suggest the sentence be carried out as soon as possible, so the final Judge may determind His final and ultimately most just ruling.