A 37-year-old Mexican national is facing federal charges after he allegedly re-entered the United States illegally, violating federal law.
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office, Jesus Ruiz-Madrigal was charged with one count of illegal re-entry of a removed alien in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a).
Specifically, the indictment alleges that Ruiz-Madrigal re-entered the country after he was previously deported on March 11, 2016.
If convicted, Ruiz-Madrigal faces a maximum term of imprisonment of two years, a maximum fine of $250,000, a maximum term of supervised release of one year, and a mandatory $100 special assessment.
U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser emphasized that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Strasser also praised the work of the United States Department of Homeland Security in investigating this matter.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Spiro G. Latsis is in charge of the prosecution.
The case is ongoing, and Ruiz-Madrigal’s current status is not immediately clear.
The indictment serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal immigration laws.
Mandatory facts: Jesus Ruiz-Madrigal, a 37-year-old Mexican national, was charged with one count of illegal re-entry of a removed alien in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a). The alleged crime occurred in Louisiana and was previously reported on March 11, 2016. If convicted, Ruiz-Madrigal faces up to two years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a $100 special assessment.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Immigration|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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