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United States of America v. Melvin Jose Tejada Morillo
Date: 07-18-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for New Orleans
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New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Re-Entry
Honduran National Guilty Of Illegal Re-Entry
Acting U.S. Michael M. Simpson announced that MELVIN JOSE TEJADA MORILLO ("MORILLOâ€), age 35, pled guilty on July 8, 2025, to illegal re-entry of a removed alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Sections 1326(a) and 1326(b)(2).
According to the indictment, MORILLO, re-entered the United States after being previously deported on March 21, 2016. At sentencing, MORILLO faces up to two years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to one year of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. However, because MORILLO has a prior felony conviction, MORILLO also faces a sentencing enhancement of up to 20 years' imprisonment.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson praised the work of the United States Homeland Security Investigations in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Tiwana Wright is in charge of the prosecution.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
At sentencing, MORILLO faces up to two years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to one year of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. However, because MORILLO has a prior felony conviction, MORILLO also faces a sentencing enhancement of up to 20 years’ imprisonment.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Melvin Jose Tejada Morillo?
The outcome was: At sentencing, MORILLO faces up to two years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to one year of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. However, because MORILLO has a prior felony conviction, MORILLO also faces a sentencing enhancement of up to 20 years’ imprisonment.
Which court heard United States of America v. Melvin Jose Tejada Morillo?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, LA.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Melvin Jose Tejada Morillo?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for New Orleans. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New Orleans, Louisiana Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Melvin Jose Tejada Morillo decided?
This case was decided on July 18, 2025.