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Date: 05-12-2019
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United States of America v. Hector Vinicio Howell-Calvo
Case Number: 8:18-mj-00695-GLF
Judge: Glenn T. Suddaby
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Albany County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Shira C. Hoffman
Defendant's Attorney: Frank G. Zappala
Description:
Albany, NY - Canadian Resident Pleads Guilty to Alien Smuggling
Hector Vinicio Howell-Calvo, age 51, a legal resident of Canada and citizen of Costa Rica, pled guilty to smuggling three Mexican citizens from Canada to the United States.
During his plea, Howell-Calvo admitted to smuggling three men who were Mexican citizens into the United States in exchange for a total of 9,000 Canadian dollars. Howell-Calvo further admitted that he drove the men from Montreal to the Canadian border just north of Mooers, New York. Howell-Calvo then dropped off the men, who crossed the international border on foot, and intended to pick them up on the United States side of the border, after Howell-Calvo had entered the United States separately through the Mooers Port of Entry.
Sentencing is set for September 18, 2019 before Chief United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. Howell-Calvo faces at least 5 years and up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of up to 3 years. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other factors.
This case was investigated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Border Patrol.
Outcome: 05/09/2019 26 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Hector Vinicio Howell-Calvo (jel, ) (Entered: 05/09/2019)
05/09/2019 Text Only Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby: CRD: John Law. Change of Plea Hearing as to Hector Vinicio Howell-Calvo held on 5/9/2019. Appearances Made: Shira Hoffman, AUSA, for the USA, Frank Zappala, Esq., for defendant, Angela Bennett Rodriguez for Probation and Spanish Interpreter Thomas Van Alstyne appointed in case as to Hector Vinicio Howell-Calvo. Indictment is read by Deputy Clerk. Plea entered by Hector Vinicio Howell-Calvo (1) Guilty Count 1-3. Court accepts guilty plea and Plea Agreement is handed up for filing and accepted as to Hector Vinicio Howell-Calvo. Sentencing is scheduled for September 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Albany, New York. Presentence Report is ordered. Defendant is remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal.(Court Reporter Jacqueline Stroffolino) Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. (jel, ) (Entered: 05/09/2019)
05/09/2019 27 UNIFORM PRESENTENCE/GUIDELINE ORDER as to Hector Vinicio Howell-Calvo : Sentencing set for 9/18/2019 at 11:00 AM in Albany before Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. Government Sentencing Memo Deadline 8/28/2019. Defendant Sentencing Memo Deadline 8/28/2019. Signed by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 5/9/2019. (jel, ) (Entered: 05/09/2019)
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