A Guatemalan man is facing up to two years in prison and a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty to entering the United States illegally.
Victor Yobany Archila-Rojas, 28, of Guatemala, pleaded guilty to entering the United States after having been removed and deported, according to a statement by United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank.
The incident occurred on July 29, 2018, when Archila-Rojas entered the US from Canada in Sandy Bay Township, Maine, at a location not designated for entry. US Border Patrol agents located the defendant shortly after he entered.
Court records reveal that Archila-Rojas is a citizen of Guatemala and had been removed from the United States in 2013. The investigation was conducted by the US Border Patrol.
Archila-Rojas will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the US Probation Office. The maximum penalty for the offense is up to two years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The case is a stark reminder of the consequences of violating US immigration laws. The US government takes such offenses seriously and will prosecute individuals who attempt to enter the country illegally.
As the country continues to grapple with the complexities of immigration, this case serves as a warning to those who would attempt to circumvent the law and enter the US illegally.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Human Trafficking|Violent Crime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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