United States of America v. Morales-Ramirez

Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with charged with forcibly assaulting a federal officer.

On Aug. 13, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant for Fredy Aureliano Morales-Ramirez, 39, residing in Lake Worth Beach,, who was illegally present in the U.S. Officers located Morales-Ramirez during a vehicle stop near his residence.

During the stop, Morales-Ramirez refused to comply with officers’ commands, attempted to place his vehicle into drive, and actively resisted arrest by pushing the deportation officers and grabbing their handcuffs. Morales-Ramirez then attempted to flee on foot by exiting through the passenger-side door.

The officers pursued Morales-Ramirez and attempted to restrain him. Morales-Ramirez continued to resist, striking the officers on their arms and torsos. With assistance from a deputy with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, officers were eventually able to restrain Morales-Ramirez on the ground.

U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones and Acting Field Office Director Kelei Walker of ICE, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), made the announcement.

ICE ERO investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Ralston prosecuted the case.

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to one year and one day in prison.