(FOX40.COM) -- A legal case involving Stockton Unified School District Board member AngelAnn Flores reached a major decision, Monday.

Flores appeared in San Joaquin County Court for sentencing on an auto insurance fraud case, a conviction that ultimately cost her seat on the school board. Flores was acquitted of separate embezzlement and misuse of school funds charges in July.

In court, Flores became emotional while addressing the judge.

“I do not deny that I have made a huge mistake,” said Flores. “I take responsibility for my actions, and I am not proud with the decisions I made.”

Flores’s attorney and several community members asked the judge to dismiss or reduce the felony to a misdemeanor charge, arguing that Flores should be allowed to continue serving local students.

“She’s don

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