United States of America v. Marlon Arteaga-Calix

Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal re-entry into the United States without permission in violation of 8 U.S.C. 1326.

Marlon Arteaga-Calix was removed from the U.S. in 2005, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2021. After returning he has convictions for multiple drug offenses involving cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl.

The severity of the punishment depends heavily on the person's criminal history before deportation:

Standard Re-entry: Up to 2 years in federal prison and/or a fine for a basic re-entry violation.

Prior Non-Aggravated Criminal Record: Up to 10 years in prison if the prior removal followed certain criminal convictions.

Aggravated Felonies: Up to 20 years in prison if the individual was previously removed following a conviction for an aggravated felony.If you're looking for specific guidance, would you like to know more about:Legal defenses used in re-entry cases?
The difference between 8 U.S.C. § 1325 (first-time unlawful entry) and § 1326 (re-entry)?

As to Count 1, defendant is committed to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons for a term of 24 months. Upon release from custody, defendant is subject to 1 year of supervised release with the standard and special conditions as set forth in the judgment. $100.00 special assessment imposed; fine waived. Defendant advised of appeal rights.