A Norristown man is facing serious consequences for violating US immigration law. Fernando Salinas-Palma, a/k/a “Fernando Gutierrez-Palma,” was charged today by Indictment with illegal re-entry after deportation, announced United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen.
The indictment alleges that on or about February 21, 2018, Salinas-Palma, an alien, and native and citizen of Mexico, was found in the United States after having been deported from the United States on or about April 6, 2012, April 24, 2012, and June 30, 2012.
The case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Katherine E. Driscoll.
An Indictment, Information or Criminal Complaint is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The charges against Salinas-Palma carry a significant penalty. If convicted, he faces a maximum possible sentence of 10 years in prison.
Fernando Salinas-Palma, a/k/a “Fernando Gutierrez-Palma,” is a resident of Norristown, PA. The case against him is a stark reminder of the consequences of violating US immigration law.
An Indictment, Information or Criminal Complaint is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Immigration Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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