Norwin Castellon-Lopez, Illegal Reentry, Louisiana 2014
Norwin Castellon-Lopez Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry in New Orleans
In a shocking turn of events, Norwin Castellon-Lopez, a 32-year-old Nicaraguan national, has pleaded guilty to illegal reentry in the United States. According to court documents, Castellon-Lopez was found in the country on July 29, 2014, after having been officially deported and removed on December 22, 2010.
The indictment against Castellon-Lopez alleges that he re-entered the United States without proper authorization, a serious federal crime. This offense carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain to the defendant.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of the Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Spiro G. Latsis is in charge of the prosecution.
Castellon-Lopez is set to be sentenced on December 11, 2014, by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier. The court has also ordered a $100 special assessment as part of the sentence.
The guilty plea by Castellon-Lopez marks a significant victory for law enforcement in their efforts to combat immigration violations in the United States. It also serves as a reminder of the serious consequences that individuals can face for breaking federal immigration laws.
The full details of the case, including the indictment and factual basis, can be downloaded from the court's website.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant Name: Norwin Castellon-Lopez
- Criminal Charges: One-count indictment for illegal reentry of removed alien
- City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Exact Date: July 29, 2014 (crime date)
- Sentence: Maximum of two years in prison and a fine of $250,000
- Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine, $100 special assessment
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Immigration Violations
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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