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United States of America v. Carlos Caje
Date: 08-19-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Albuquerque
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Albuquerque, New Mexico criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexually abusing a minor.
Mescalero Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A Mescalero man was sentenced to 36 months in prison for sexually abusing a minor.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, in February of 2022, Carlos Caje, 37, an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, engaged in sexual contact with a minor under the age of 12.
Caje pled guilty to abusive sexual contact. Upon his release from prison, Caje will be subject to 15 years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Acting Special Agent in Charge Philip Russell of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office made the announcement today.
The Las Cruces Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jackson K. Dering V and Joni Stahl prosecuted the case.
36 months in prison. Caje will be subject to 15 years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Carlos Caje?
The outcome was: 36 months in prison. Caje will be subject to 15 years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
Which court heard United States of America v. Carlos Caje?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, NM.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Carlos Caje?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Albuquerque. Defendant's attorney: a href="https://www.morelaw.com/sta/lawyers/cti/criminal_defense.asp" target="_new">Click Here For The Best Albuquerque, New Mexico Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Carlos Caje decided?
This case was decided on August 19, 2025.