A 25-year-old Mexican national has pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Gun Control Act in a Louisiana court.
Juan Alberto Sanchez-Romero, a citizen of Mexico, was found in possession of a firearm on or about August 20, 2015, despite being an alien present illegally in the United States.
Sanchez-Romero faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years, a fine of $250,000, three years supervised release after imprisonment, and a $100 special assessment.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced the guilty plea, praising the work of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration Enforcement in investigating this matter.
Assistant United States Attorney Irene González is in charge of the prosecution.
U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown set sentencing for February 11, 2016.
The case highlights the importance of enforcing federal gun control laws and preventing the flow of firearms into the hands of individuals who are not authorized to possess them.
Sanchez-Romero’s guilty plea serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of violating these laws and the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in preventing and investigating such crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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