CARLOS HUMBERTO CARRETO-ROMERO, Illegal Re-Entry, Louisiana 2019
Carreto-Romero Pleads Guilty to Illegal Re-Entry, Sentenced to Time Served
NEW ORLEANS – In a shocking turn of events, Carlos Humberto Carreto-Romero, a 29-year-old Guatemalan national, pleaded guilty to a one-count bill of information for illegal re-entry of a removed alien in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a) on August 13, 2019.
According to court documents, Carreto-Romero admitted to being a citizen of Guatemala and being in the United States illegally. He further admitted re-entering the United States after being deported on August 8, 2008.
Carreto-Romero's guilty plea was accepted by Judge Jay C. Zainey, who subsequently sentenced the defendant to time served and the payment of a $100 special assessment fee. The defendant was then transferred to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency for deportation.
U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser praised the work of the United States Department of Homeland Security in investigating this matter. Assistant U. S. Attorney Spiro G. Latsis is in charge of the prosecution.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of violating immigration laws. Carreto-Romero's actions not only put himself at risk, but also put a strain on the country's resources and infrastructure.
As the nation continues to grapple with immigration reform, cases like Carreto-Romero's serve as a wake-up call for the importance of addressing the issue.
In related news, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported a significant increase in immigration enforcement actions in the region.
Carreto-Romero's case is a stark reminder of the importance of following the law and respecting the rights of those who have been deported.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Human Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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