USA v. Piguabe-Hinojosa

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
EL PASO DIVISION
USA
vs.
(1) CRISTIAN HERIBERTO
PIGUABE-HINOJOSA
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NO: EP:25-CR-02856(1)-DB
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE
UPON DEFENDANT’S PLEA OF GUILTY
On this 16th day of December, 2025, the Defendant and counsel appeared before the Court. After being
admonished as required by Rule 11, Fed. R. Crim. P., the Defendant pled guilty to the Indictment charging
him/her with Illegal Re-Entry, in violation of Title 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a).
Accordingly, the Court makes the following findings:
1. The Defendant has consented to the entry of a guilty plea before a Magistrate Judge, subject to
final approval and sentencing by the presiding United States District Judge.
2. The Defendant fully understands the oath and the consequences of failing to tell the truth at the
plea hearing.
3. The Defendant fully understands the right to plead “not guilty” and to be tried by a jury.
4. The Defendant fully understands the right to be represented by counsel at trial and at every other
stage of the proceeding.
5. The Defendant fully understands the right to a trial and that if the Defendant were to elect to go
to trial, the Defendant would have the right to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses, to
be protected from compelled self-incrimination, to testify and present evidence, and to compel
the attendance of witnesses.
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6. The Defendant fully understands that if the guilty plea is accepted, there will not be a trial in this
case.
7. The Defendant fully understands the nature of the charge, the immigration consequences, and the
maximum possible penalties, including any imprisonment, applicable mandatory minimum
penalties, fine, term of supervised release, as well as any forfeiture or restitution. The defendant
also understands the court’s obligation to impose a special assessment.
8. The Defendant fully understands that in determining sentence, the sentencing court will consider
the applicable Sentencing Guidelines, including any departures that might be applicable, as well
as the sentencing factors under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a). The Defendant also fully understands that
although the sentencing court will consider the applicable sentencing guidelines, they are
advisory in nature.
9. The Defendant’s plea was not induced by any promises, and the Defendant’s plea was not
induced by any threats, force or threats of force.
10. The Defendant acknowledged that the Defendant’s attorney had explained the immigration
consequences of the guilty plea.
11. The Defendant is competent to enter a plea.
12. The Defendant’s plea is made freely, knowingly, and voluntarily.
13. There is a factual basis to support the plea of guilty.
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RECOMMENDATION
Based on the foregoing, it is recommended to the district judge that the Defendant’s plea of
guilty be accepted and that a judgment of guilt be entered.
SIGNED and ENTERED this 16th day of December, 2025.
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LAURA ENRIQUEZ
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
NOTICE
FAILURE TO FILE WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
CONTAINED IN THE FOREGOING REPORT, PRIOR TO SENTENCING, MAY BAR DE NOVO
DETERMINATION BY THE DISTRICT JUDGE OF AN ISSUE COVERED HEREIN AND SHALL
BAR APPELLATE REVIEW OF SUCH FACTUAL FINDINGS AS MAY BE ACCEPTED OR
ADOPTED BY THE DISTRICT JUDGE.
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