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United States of America v. Selvin Mejia-Ramos, Rubin Pinot-Banegas
Date: 07-24-2025
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Judge: Willie Epps, Jr.
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Springfield
Defendant's Attorney:
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Springfield, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegally re-entering the United States after having been previously removed.
Two Men Plead Guilty to Illegal Re-Entry to the United States
Two men pleaded guilty today in federal court in separate, unrelated cases to illegally re-entering the United States after having been previously removed.
Selvin Mejia-Ramos, 32, a Mexican national, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Willie Epps, Jr. to one count of unlawfully re-entering the United States after previously being removed. According to court records, Mejia-Ramos had previously been removed from the country in 2020.
Rubin Pinot-Banegas, 38, a Honduran national, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Willie Epps, Jr. to one count of unlawfully re-entering the United States after previously being removed. According to court records, Pinot-Banegas had previously been removed from the country four times – on Dec. 20, 2007, June 4, 2009, Oct. 22, 2015, and April 19, 2017.
Under federal law it is illegal for an alien to knowingly re-enter the United States without permission after being removed.
Under federal statutes, Mejia-Ramos is subject to a sentence of up to 2 years in federal prison without parole. Pinot-Banegas is subject to a sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Both men are subject to a maximum fine of $250,000. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.
These cases are both being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Carney. They were investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Enforcement and Removal Operations and Homeland Security Investigations.
Under federal statutes, Mejia-Ramos is subject to a sentence of up to 2 years in federal prison without parole. Pinot-Banegas is subject to a sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Both men are subject to a maximum fine of $250,000.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Selvin Mejia-Ramos, Rubin Pin...?
The outcome was: Under federal statutes, Mejia-Ramos is subject to a sentence of up to 2 years in federal prison without parole. Pinot-Banegas is subject to a sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Both men are subject to a maximum fine of $250,000.
Which court heard United States of America v. Selvin Mejia-Ramos, Rubin Pin...?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Willie Epps, Jr..
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Selvin Mejia-Ramos, Rubin Pin...?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Springfield. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Springfield, Missouri Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Selvin Mejia-Ramos, Rubin Pin... decided?
This case was decided on July 24, 2025.