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United States of America v. Alexander Jose Barrios-Pena
Date: 07-28-2025
Case Number: 25-CR-1351
Judge: Juan F. Alanis
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas (Bexar County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in San Antonio
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best San Antonio, Texas Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
San Antonio, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Human Smuggling
Venezuelan Man Arrested for Alleged Human Smuggling Scheme
Alexander Jose Barrios aka Alexander Jose Barrios-Pena was pulled over on HWY 85 by a U.S. Border Patrol agent after the agent allegedly observed Barrios's "heavily weighted down†vehicle swerve in and out of adjacent lanes and abruptly slow to approximately 45 MPH in a 70 MPH zone. A criminal complaint alleges that, upon the USBP agent activating his emergency lights, Barrios pulled off the highway and quickly stopped in the grass before several occupants ran out of the vehicle into the nearby brush. The agent immediately detained Barrios and the front passenger while the backup agent arrived and apprehended a female subject hiding in the backseat.
Barrios is charged with one count of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.
The U.S. Border Patrol is investigating the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
A criminal complaint is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Alexander Jose Barrios-Pena?
The outcome was: A criminal complaint is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Which court heard United States of America v. Alexander Jose Barrios-Pena?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas (Bexar County), TX. The presiding judge was Juan F. Alanis.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Alexander Jose Barrios-Pena?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in San Antonio. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best San Antonio, Texas Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Alexander Jose Barrios-Pena decided?
This case was decided on July 28, 2025.