Legal Case Summary

United States v. Calderon-Minchola


Date Argued: Wed Jun 10 2009
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2599988
Judges:Not available
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Calderon-Minchola** **Docket Number:** 2599988 **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Insert Date Here] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** United States of America - **Defendant:** Juan Calderon-Minchola **Background:** The case involves Juan Calderon-Minchola, who was charged with immigration-related offenses. The specific allegations pertain to violations of federal immigration laws, including unauthorized entry and re-entry into the United States after having been previously deported. **Facts:** 1. Calderon-Minchola, a native of [insert country], was previously deported from the United States on [insert date of deportation]. 2. Following his deportation, the defendant re-entered the United States without authorization. 3. He was apprehended by immigration authorities during [insert circumstances of apprehension, e.g., a routine check or a specific incident]. 4. Evidence presented included [insert evidence such as prior immigration records, testimony from law enforcement, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** 1. Whether Calderon-Minchola knowingly and willfully re-entered the United States after having been previously deported. 2. The applicability of certain defenses or mitigating circumstances that may pertain to his re-entry, including any claims for asylum or other forms of relief. **Arguments:** - **Prosecution:** The government argued that Calderon-Minchola’s actions constituted a clear violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326, which penalizes the re-entry of a removed alien. They presented evidence of his prior deportation and the circumstances surrounding his later arrest. - **Defense:** The defense may have contended that Calderon-Minchola was unaware of the legal ramifications of his actions or sought to establish legal justification for his re-entry, such as family ties or humanitarian concerns. **Decision:** The court ruled on [insert ruling date] after considering the evidence and arguments presented. The key points of the decision included [insert key points of the ruling, verdict (guilty/not guilty), any sentencing, etc.]. **Conclusion:** The ruling in United States v. Calderon-Minchola emphasizes the enforcement of immigration laws and highlights the complexities involved in cases of unauthorized re-entry. The implications of the case resonate within the broader context of U.S. immigration policy and enforcement. **Note:** Specific details such as dates, evidence, and court rulings should be filled in with accurate information from the case record or legal filings as necessary.

United States v. Calderon-Minchola


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