Felix Antonio Sanchez-Gomez, Possession of Fraudulent Immigration Documents, Louisiana 2019

New Orleans, LA - A Panama national has pleaded guilty to a federal crime in the Western District of Louisiana.

Feliz Antonio Sanchez-Gomez, 54, pleaded guilty on September 26, 2019 to possession of fraudulent immigration documents, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1546(a). The charge carries a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years, a fine of up to $250,000.00, two years supervised release after imprisonment, and a $100 special assessment.

According to the bill of information, Felix Antonio Sanchez-Gomez possessed a counterfeit Permanent Resident card.

U.S. District Judge Wendy B. Vitter set sentencing for November 12, 2019.

Felix Antonio Sanchez-Gomez faces a significant sentence and fine for his crime. The maximum term of imprisonment of ten years shows the severity of the charge.

U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser praised the work of the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Irene González is in charge of the prosecution.

This case highlights the importance of strict immigration laws and the need for vigilance in detecting and prosecuting immigration-related crimes.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/panama-national-pleads-guilty