United States of America v. Rolando Reyes-Lopez

San Angelo, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Re-Entry After Deportation.



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8 U.S.C. 1326 makes it a crime for a non-citizen who has been deported or removed from the United States to reenter the country without permission. Specifically, it prohibits a person who has been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed from the U.S., or who has departed while under an exclusion, deportation, or removal order, from entering, attempting to enter, or being found in the U.S. Violations of this law can result in fines, imprisonment, or both.

Key aspects of 8 U.S.C. 1326:



Reentry after Deportation/Removal:



The core of the law is to prevent individuals who have been formally removed from the U.S. from returning without authorization.



Criminal Offense:



Reentering the U.S. after deportation or removal is a felony offense.



Penalties:



Violations can lead to fines and imprisonment, with potential prison sentences ranging from a few years up to 20 years depending on the circumstances.



Exceptions:



Certain exceptions exist, such as when the Attorney General expressly consents to the reentry.

Consequences:



A conviction can lead to significant prison time and can also impact future immigration opportunities.



In essence, 8 U.S.C. 1326 creates a legal barrier for deported individuals seeking to return to the United States without proper authorization, making reentry a federal crime with serious consequences.

Imprisonment with BOP for a term of 46 months; Supervised Release for a term of 3 years; MSA of $100.00