San Antonio, Texas – In a move to crack down on immigration crimes, federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas have filed 410 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from May 30 through June 5. Among the new cases, Mexican national Albert Sanchez-Jaimes was charged with one count of illegal re-entry in Austin.
Sanchez-Jaimes was encountered at the Burnet County Jail, where he was booked for alleged charges of boating while intoxicated and marijuana possession. He has a lengthy immigration and criminal record that includes four prior removals, a deadly conduct conviction in 2020, multiple convictions for assault on a family member, and two prior convictions for illegal re-entry.
The 410 new cases filed by federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas include a range of immigration and immigration-related crimes. These cases are a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to uphold the law and protect the integrity of the immigration system.
The case against Sanchez-Jaimes is a prime example of the consequences of repeated immigration offenses. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
The Western District of Texas has been at the forefront of combating immigration crimes, and these new cases are a reflection of that effort. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas will continue to work tirelessly to enforce immigration laws and protect the public.
This case is a reminder that immigration crimes have serious consequences and that those who commit them will be held accountable. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas urges all individuals to comply with immigration laws and regulations.
Defendant Information: Defendant: Albert Sanchez-Jaimes, Crime: Illegal Re-entry, City: Austin, State: Texas, Date: June 5, 2024, Sentence: Up to 20 years in prison.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Immigration|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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