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United States of America v. Jose Luis Ruiz-Gutierrez, Samir Adrian Hernandez-Padilla
Date: 08-04-2025
Case Number: 2:12-cr-00323
Judge: Gloria M. Navarro
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Nevada (Clark County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Las vegas, Nevada Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Las Vegas, Nevada criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegally Reentering The United States
Two Foreign Nationals With Prior Felony Convictions Charged For Illegally Reentering The United States
Mexican and Honduran nationals unlawfully residing in Las Vegas made their initial court appearances to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed from the country.
Jose Luis Ruiz-Gutierrez, 39, and Samir Adrian Hernandez-Padilla, 39, are both charged with one-count of deported alien found in the United States. Preliminary hearings for both defendants are scheduled for August 18, 2025, before United States Magistrate Judge Brenda N. Weksler.
Ruiz-Gutierrez, a citizen and national of Mexico, and Hernandez-Padilla, a citizen and national of Honduras, were both previously deported and removed from the United States and reentered the United States illegally.
On July 23, 2025, Ruiz-Gutierrez was remanded to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), from the Clark County Detention Center, based on an ICE detainer after he had been arrested by officers from the North Las Vegas Police Department for four counts Sex Assault Against Child Less Than 16 and Lewdness by Person Over 18 with Child Less Than 14. Ruiz-Gutierrez had previously been deported three times on or about February 15, 2011, May 3, 2011, and December 24, 2013. Ruiz-Gutierrez has prior felony convictions for drug trafficking and deported alien found in the United States, the same offense he is currently charged with.
On July 18, 2025, Hernandez-Padilla was remanded to the custody of ICE, from the Nevada Department of Corrections, based on an ICE detainer. On August 21, 2020, ICE learned that Hernandez-Padilla was arrested by the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for Watercraft Driving Under the Influence Resulting in Death. Hernandez-Padilla had previously been deported to Honduras on or about December 12, 2013.
If convicted, Ruiz-Gutierrez faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison, a three-year term of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment.
If convicted, Hernandez-Padilla faces a maximum statutory penalty of two years in prison, one-year term of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment.
Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Field Office Director Jason Knight made the announcement.
The ICE Salt Lake City, Las Vegas Sub-Office investigated the case; and the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada is prosecuting the case.
Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
A complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jose Luis Ruiz-Gutierrez, Sam...?
The outcome was: A complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Which court heard United States of America v. Jose Luis Ruiz-Gutierrez, Sam...?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Nevada (Clark County), NJ. The presiding judge was Gloria M. Navarro.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jose Luis Ruiz-Gutierrez, Sam...?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Las vegas, Nevada Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Jose Luis Ruiz-Gutierrez, Sam... decided?
This case was decided on August 4, 2025.