United States v. Pliego-Pineda

The defendant was charged with being an illegal alien who had returned to the United States after being previously deported. On the eve of trial, ICE deported the defendant, causing the government to move to dismiss the case with prejudice.

United States v. Pliego-Pineda

Case Details
  • Case No.: 5:25-cr-00089
  • Case Filed: February 02, 2025
  • Jurisdiction: C.D. Cal.
  • Charges: 8 U.S.C. 1326
  • Case Outcome: Dismissal with Prejudice
  • Judge: Klausner, Robert G.
  • US Attorney: Yan, Jing
  • Defendant(s): Pliego-Pineda, Jose Margarito
  • Defense Attorney: Pennington, Chad J. (AFPD)
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