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United States of America v. Heriberto Mendez-Lozano

Date: 03-10-2026

Case Number: 22-CR-1706

Judge: Not Available

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Harris County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Houston

Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory

Description:

Houston, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with thirteen counts: conspiracy to harbor aliens, five counts of concealing or harboring aliens, conspiracy to take hostages, five counts of hostage taking, and one count under the felon-in-possession statute, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).

Outcome:

After a three-day trial, the jury found Mendez-Lozano guilty on all thirteen counts. The district court sentenced Mendez-Lozano to 460 months in prison, three years of supervised release, a $1,300 special assessment, and $6,545 in restitution.

Affirmed

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Heriberto Mendez-Lozano?

The outcome was: After a three-day trial, the jury found Mendez-Lozano guilty on all thirteen counts. The district court sentenced Mendez-Lozano to 460 months in prison, three years of supervised release, a $1,300 special assessment, and $6,545 in restitution. Affirmed

Which court heard United States of America v. Heriberto Mendez-Lozano?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Harris County), TX. The presiding judge was Not Available.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Heriberto Mendez-Lozano?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Houston. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Heriberto Mendez-Lozano decided?

This case was decided on March 10, 2026.