RAFAEL ANTONIO MURILLO, a 41-year-old citizen of El Salvador, has been charged with illegal re-entry by an alien previously removed, announced U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente.
According to court documents, on or about December 19, 2012, RAFAEL ANTONIO MURILLO was found in the United States, in Jefferson Parish within the Eastern District of Louisiana, without having obtained consent from the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to reapply for admission to the United States.
MURILLO had previously been removed from the United States and had a felony conviction on his record, making his penalty more severe. If convicted, he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten (10) years, a fine of $250,000 and three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
U.S. Attorney Boente reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – Enforcement and Removal Operations with the assistance of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Weir.
ICE officials have been cracking down on individuals who attempt to re-enter the United States after being previously removed. This case highlights the importance of immigration laws and the consequences of violating them.
An indictment is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Immigration Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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