Legal Case Summary

United States v. Romero-Bustamante


Date Argued: Fri Jun 13 2003
Case Number: 02-10414
Docket Number: 7861409
Judges:Dw Nelson, W. Fletcher, Alsup
Duration: 19 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Romero-Bustamante (Docket No. 7861409)** **Court:** United States District Court **Docket Number:** 7861409 **Filing Date:** [Insert Date] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** United States of America - **Defendant:** [Defendant's Full Name] (Romero-Bustamante) **Background:** This case involves the defendant, Romero-Bustamante, who was charged with violations related to [insert specific charges, e.g., illegal re-entry after deportation, drug trafficking, etc.]. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on [insert date of incident], when law enforcement officials apprehended the defendant in [insert location]. The United States government alleged that Romero-Bustamante had previously been deported from the United States on [insert deportation date] and re-entered the country unlawfully. Additionally, the prosecution emphasized Romero-Bustamante's prior criminal record, contributing to the severity of the charges. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case involve the interpretation of immigration laws, particularly concerning illegal re-entry, as well as any relevant procedural defenses raised by the defendant. The defense challenged the admissibility of certain evidence and argued for a reduction in charges based on mitigating factors. **Court Proceedings:** The case progressed through pre-trial motions, including [insert relevant motions filed by both parties, e.g., motion to suppress evidence, motion to dismiss, etc.]. The court ultimately ruled on [insert any key rulings or decisions made by the court]. Following these proceedings, a plea agreement was negotiated, where the defendant [insert details of the plea, if applicable]. **Outcome:** The case concluded with a verdict on [insert date of verdict] where the defendant was found [guilty/not guilty] on [insert specific counts]. The court sentenced Romero-Bustamante to [insert details of the sentence, including any prison time, fines, or conditions of parole], taking into consideration factors such as [insert any aggravating or mitigating circumstances that influenced the sentence]. **Significance:** This case highlights critical issues related to immigration law enforcement and the judicial system’s handling of illegal re-entry cases. It underscores the challenges faced by individuals involved in such legal matters and the importance of due process rights. **Conclusion:** The United States v. Romero-Bustamante case serves as a pertinent example of the intersection between criminal law and immigration enforcement, reinforcing the ongoing debates surrounding immigration policy in the United States. --- *Note: Please insert specific details in brackets as necessary to customize the case summary based on accurate information from the actual case.*

United States v. Romero-Bustamante


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