Elvis Cano-Morales, a 33-year-old Honduran man, has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States, the Grimy Times has learned.
According to court documents, Cano-Morales was found in the U.S. on August 1, 2014, after having been previously removed from the country on June 10, 2011.
U.S. Attorney A. Kenneth Polite announced the guilty plea, praising the work of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol in investigating the matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri is in charge of the prosecution.
Cano-Morales faces a maximum term of imprisonment of two years, as well as a fine of $250,000. U.S. District Judge Stanwood R. Duval set sentencing for January 28, 2015.
The guilty plea comes as a result of an ongoing effort to crack down on immigration offenses in the region.
The Grimy Times will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
In related news, immigration officials are urging citizens to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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