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United States of America v. Jesus Manuel Salgueido
Date: 08-03-2026
Case Number: 87-CR-408
Judge: William P. Johnson
Court: United Sates District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: James D. Tierney and Jack Burhead
Defendant's Attorney: Gracie Johnson
Description:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with misdemeanor possession of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. 844.
Digested by Kent Morlan
In 1987 the government charged Petitioner with misdemeanor possession of
cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 844(a). Represented by counsel, he pleaded
guilty to the possession charge. The court sentenced him in January 1988 to
imprisonment for one year.
Petitioner sought coram nobis relief. He asserted that that he “had no lawful immigration status at the time of his plea and was subject to
the rules of inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act.”
“The writ of coram nobis was available at common law to correct errors of fact.”
Digested by Kent Morlan
In 1987 the government charged Petitioner with misdemeanor possession of
cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 844(a). Represented by counsel, he pleaded
guilty to the possession charge. The court sentenced him in January 1988 to
imprisonment for one year.
Petitioner sought coram nobis relief. He asserted that that he “had no lawful immigration status at the time of his plea and was subject to
the rules of inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act.”
“The writ of coram nobis was available at common law to correct errors of fact.”
Outcome:
Motion denied.
Affirmed on appeal.
Affirmed on appeal.
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Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jesus Manuel Salgueido?
The outcome was: Motion denied. Affirmed on appeal.
Which court heard United States of America v. Jesus Manuel Salgueido?
This case was heard in United Sates District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County), NM. The presiding judge was William P. Johnson.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jesus Manuel Salgueido?
Plaintiff's attorney: James D. Tierney and Jack Burhead. Defendant's attorney: Gracie Johnson.
When was United States of America v. Jesus Manuel Salgueido decided?
This case was decided on August 3, 2026.