ge I have strived to do my best to uphold justice, to uphold our laws and constitution, to have a courtroom of decorum and safety,  Dugan said.  I worked hard to uphold these duties every day and I had those same intentions on that day. 

Defense attorneys asked the court for time served, while prosecutors argued the circumstances involved an abuse of trust and broader institutional harm.

Dugan was convicted in the courthouse arrest case tied to Eduardo Flores-Ruiz. Prosecutors said she directed federal agents away from her courtroom and then escorted Flores-Ruiz and his attorney through a private jury door, allowing him to temporarily avoid arrest before he was later taken into custody outside.

Wednesday's sentence means Dugan avoids prison and probation, with the court instead ordering her to pay a $5,000 fine.