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United States of America v. Manuel A. Padilla
Date: 06-20-2025
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Judge: Nathaniel M. Gorton
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Boston
Defendant's Attorney:
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Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Reentry
Honduran National Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Illegal Reentry
Manuel A. Padilla, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to six months in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release. In April 2025, Padilla pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. In February 2025, Padilla was indicted by a federal grand jury.
Padilla first entered the United States unlawfully in 2003. On March 4, 2003, Padilla was voluntarily removed to Mexico.
At an unknown date, Padilla returned to the United States and in 2007 was charged and convicted of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and intimidation of a witness. On March 15, 2010, Padilla was removed to Honduras pursuant to a court order.
After his 2010 removal, Padilla once again entered the United States unlawfully. In January 2013, Padilla was charged with multiple counts of assault and battery. On June 28, 2013, Padilla was once again removed to Honduras.
Sometime after his 2013 removal, Padilla unlawfully reentered the United States for a fourth time. Since his return, Padilla was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and operation under the influence of alcohol. On Aug. 2, 2024, Padilla received a continuation without a finding on one count of operation under the influence of liquor. In January 2025, Padilla was arrested by immigration authorities.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sandra Gonzalez Sanchez and David G. Tobin of the Major Crimes Unit prosecuted the case.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Manuel A. Padilla?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Manuel A. Padilla?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, MA. The presiding judge was Nathaniel M. Gorton.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Manuel A. Padilla?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Boston. Defendant's attorney: .
When was United States of America v. Manuel A. Padilla decided?
This case was decided on June 20, 2025.
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Reentry
Honduran National Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Illegal Reentry
Manuel A. Padilla, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to six months in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release. In April 2025, Padilla pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. In February 2025, Padilla was indicted by a federal grand jury.
Padilla first entered the United States unlawfully in 2003. On March 4, 2003, Padilla was voluntarily removed to Mexico.
At an unknown date, Padilla returned to the United States and in 2007 was charged and convicted of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and intimidation of a witness. On March 15, 2010, Padilla was removed to Honduras pursuant to a court order.
After his 2010 removal, Padilla once again entered the United States unlawfully. In January 2013, Padilla was charged with multiple counts of assault and battery. On June 28, 2013, Padilla was once again removed to Honduras.
Sometime after his 2013 removal, Padilla unlawfully reentered the United States for a fourth time. Since his return, Padilla was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and operation under the influence of alcohol. On Aug. 2, 2024, Padilla received a continuation without a finding on one count of operation under the influence of liquor. In January 2025, Padilla was arrested by immigration authorities.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sandra Gonzalez Sanchez and David G. Tobin of the Major Crimes Unit prosecuted the case.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Manuel A. Padilla?
The outcome was:
Which court heard United States of America v. Manuel A. Padilla?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, MA. The presiding judge was Nathaniel M. Gorton.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Manuel A. Padilla?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Boston. Defendant's attorney: .
When was United States of America v. Manuel A. Padilla decided?
This case was decided on June 20, 2025.