Boston, MA – In a shocking turn of events, a Dominican national has been charged with illegally reentering the United States after being deported.
According to the indictment, Sandy Saul Pena, 35, was deported in February 2012, but was found to be illegally present in the country in December 2016. Federal agents in Boston made the discovery and immediately took action against Pena.
Pena’s Charges and Potential Sentence
Pena faces a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Upon completion of his sentence, he will be subject to deportation. The severity of the sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Prosecutors Weigh In
Acting United States Attorney William D. Weinreb and Matthew J. Etre, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston, made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Tobin of Weinreb’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
Presumption of Innocence
The details contained in the indictment are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Case Background
Pena’s case highlights the importance of immigration laws and the consequences of violating them. It is a stark reminder that attempting to reenter the country after being deported is a serious offense with severe penalties.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Human Trafficking|Violent Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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