Jacinto Chavez-Brito, Illegal Reentry, Iowa 2020
A Guatemalan man was behind bars for six months for a crime that's only punishable in one place: the United States. Jacinto Chavez-Brito, 31, was sentenced to six months in federal prison for illegally reentering the country after being deported twice.
Chavez-Brito, a resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was first deported in August 2007. He was later deported in July 2014 after a conviction in the District of New Mexico for illegal reentry. But instead of staying out of the country, Chavez-Brito came back, and was arrested on March 8, 2020, in Linn County, Iowa, on state charges that were later dismissed.
Chavez-Brito pleaded guilty to one count of illegal reentry into the United States, and was sentenced by United States District Court Judge C.J. Williams. He must also serve a three-year term of supervised release after the prison term.
The case against Chavez-Brito was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel C. Tvedt and investigated by Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations.
Chavez-Brito is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison. The case file number is 20-CR-33.
Chavez-Brito’s sentence serves as a warning to those who think they can skirt the law and come back to the United States without permission. It’s a crime that carries stiff penalties, and those who commit it will be held accountable.
The case against Chavez-Brito is a reminder that the US will not tolerate those who break the law and try to enter the country without permission. The sentence handed down is a result of the hard work of law enforcement and prosecutors who are dedicated to keeping our country safe.
Chavez-Brito is a citizen of Guatemala and is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody. He will serve his sentence at a federal prison, and then be released back into the community where he will be subject to a three-year term of supervised release.
The case against Chavez-Brito is a stark reminder of the consequences of breaking the law. It’s a crime that carries stiff penalties, and those who commit it will be held accountable. The US will continue to enforce its immigration laws and protect its borders.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime|Immigration Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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