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United States of America v. Miguel Santos-Meza
Date: 11-03-2026
Case Number: 2:26-cr-00228
Judge: Barry W. Ashe
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (Orleans Parish)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lorcan L. Connick
Defendant's Attorney:
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Miguel Santos-Meza was found in the United States after having been deported and removed therefrom on or about September 9, 2016, without the approval of the Attorney General of the United States or his designated successor, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, having expressly consented to the defendant’s reapplication for admission into the United States.
SANTOS-MEZA faces a maximum penalty of up to two (2) years of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to one (1) year of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee, but will likely be sentenced to time served.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Miguel Santos-Meza?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty. SANTOS-MEZA faces a maximum penalty of up to two (2) years of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to one (1) year of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee, but will likely be sentenced to time served.
Which court heard United States of America v. Miguel Santos-Meza?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (Orleans Parish), LA. The presiding judge was Barry W. Ashe.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Miguel Santos-Meza?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lorcan L. Connick. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New Orleans Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Miguel Santos-Meza decided?
This case was decided on November 3, 2026.