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United States of America v. Edgar Yovani Perez-Gutierrez

Date: 01-14-2026

Case Number: 25-cr-00107

Judge: Eldon E. Fallon

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (Orleans Parish)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in New Orleans

Defendant's Attorney: Barry Ranshi

Description:
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm.

Edgar Yovani Perez-Gutierrez, age 40, an individual unlawfully present in the United States, was found in possession of a Glock handgun. He was arrested by the New Orleans Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Enforcement and Removal Operations officers for violating immigration laws.

This investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Enforcement and Removal Operations, and the New Orleans Police Department. The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman of the Narcotics Unit.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release and as assessed $100.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Edgar Yovani Perez-Gutierrez?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release and as assessed $100.

Which court heard United States of America v. Edgar Yovani Perez-Gutierrez?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (Orleans Parish), LA. The presiding judge was Eldon E. Fallon.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Edgar Yovani Perez-Gutierrez?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in New Orleans. Defendant's attorney: Barry Ranshi.

When was United States of America v. Edgar Yovani Perez-Gutierrez decided?

This case was decided on January 14, 2026.