Federal Immigration Offenses

Types of Federal Immigration Offenses:

  • Unlawfully Transporting Aliens
  • Illegal Reentry By A Deported Alien

Unlawfully Transporting Aliens

What Must The Prosecutor Prove In A Case of Unlawful Transportation of Aliens?

In order to prove a defendant is guilty of Unlawful Transportation of Aliens or transporting illegal aliens, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:

  1. An alien entered or remained in the United States in violation of law;
  2. The defendant knew or recklessly disregarded the fact that the alien was in the United States in violation of the law; and
  3. The defendant transported the alien within the United States to further the alien's unlawful presence; and
  4. The defendant's motive was commercial advantage or private financial gain.

What are the Penalties for the federal offense of Unlawfully Transporting Aliens?

The sentencing guidelines for transporting illegal aliens indicate that the maximum punishment is 10 years prison for each alien transported.

Illegal Reentry By A Deported Alien

What Must The Prosecutor Prove In A Case of Illegal Reentry By A Deported Alien

In order to prove a defendant is guilty of Illegal Reentry After Deportation, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:

  1. The defendant was an alien at the time stated in the indictment;
  2. The defendant had been deported or excluded or removed from the United States;
  3. Afterward, the defendant knowingly reentered or was found to be voluntarily back in the United States; and
  4. The defendant did not have the consent of the United States Government to apply for readmission to the United States.

What are the Penalties for Illegal Reentry By A Deported Alien?

The maximum penalty for the offense of Illegal Reentry After Deportation is 2 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000.

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