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United States of America v. Josimar Fernandes-Pessoa
Date: 07-25-2025
Case Number: 1:25-cr-10320
Judge: Brian E. Murphy
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Suffolk County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Boston
Defendant's Attorney:
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Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful reentry of a deported alien.
Brazilian National Indicted for Illegal Reentry
A Brazilian national unlawfully residing in Weymouth has been indicted for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.
Josimar Fernandes-Pessoa, 38, is charged with one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien.
Fernandes-Pessoa was removed from the United States in 2019 after being apprehended near the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. Prior to his removal, Fernandes-Pessoa pleaded guilty to improper entry by an alien in the Western District of Texas. It is alleged that sometime after his 2019 removal, Fernandes-Pessoa unlawfully reentered the United States.
This charge of unlawful reentry of a deported alien provides for a sentence of up to two years in prison, one year of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. The defendant is subject to deportation upon completion of any sentence imposed. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Cutshall of the Criminal Division is prosecuting the case.
The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Josimar Fernandes-Pessoa?
The outcome was: The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Which court heard United States of America v. Josimar Fernandes-Pessoa?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Suffolk County), MA. The presiding judge was Brian E. Murphy.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Josimar Fernandes-Pessoa?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Boston. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Boston, Massachusetts Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Josimar Fernandes-Pessoa decided?
This case was decided on July 25, 2025.