A Brazilian national, Jose Antonio Ramos, was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 2 for unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported. Ramos, age 51, is currently serving a two-year sentence in the Middlesex House of Correction for Operating Under the Influence (fourth or greater offense) and is scheduled to make his initial appearance in federal court in Boston on April 8.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address unlawful reentry into the United States. The charge carries significant penalties and underscores the legal consequences for individuals who return to the country without authorization following removal.
According to charging documents, Ramos was removed from the United States in November 2008. If convicted of unlawful reentry of a deported alien, he faces up to ten years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine that could reach $250,000. Upon completion of any imposed sentence, Ramos would be subject to deportation once again. Sentencing decisions will be made by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and David T. Wesling, Acting Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston announced the indictment. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Zacks from the Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
Authorities remind that all details contained within charging documents are allegations at this stage; Ramos is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.