At least one person in the United States has been found guilty of ignoring a court order. Noriel Ramos-Garcia, a 45-year-old citizen of Cuba, has been convicted of failing to appear in court as ordered, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Ramos-Garcia had been facing charges related to the unlawful transportation of individuals. A U.S. magistrate judge had permitted him release upon posting bond pending further criminal proceedings. As part of his conditions, he was ordered to stay in contact with authorities and attend all court hearings.
However, he did not appear for his court date on January 21, 2021.
The federal jury deliberated for approximately 20 minutes following one day of trial before convicting Ramos-Garcia as charged.
Ramos-Garcia had been indicted on one count of failing to appear before a U.S. magistrate judge, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
At trial, a U.S. probation officer testified that in November 2020, Ramos-Garcia ceased all communications with them. Law enforcement was unable to locate him until September 2021.
The jury heard that Ramos-Garcia left the United States and traveled to Cuba in November 2020 and returned September 2021. Law enforcement arrested him upon landing in the United States.
U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos presided over the trial and set sentencing for June 15. At that time, Ramos-Garcia faces up to five years of imprisonment and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
Ramos-Garcia has been and will remain in custody pending that hearing.
The U.S. Marshals Service conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Overman prosecuted the case.
Ramos-Garcia is a 45-year-old citizen of Cuba. He is currently in custody and faces up to five years of imprisonment and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
Defendant: Noriel Ramos-Garcia
Criminal Charges: Failing to appear before a U.S. magistrate judge
City and State: Corpus Christi, Texas
Exact Date: January 21, 2021
Sentence or Outcome: Convicted and faces up to five years of imprisonment and a possible $250,000 maximum fine
Dollar Amounts: $250,000
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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