USA v. RAMIREZ-Lopez

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
PECOS DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA )
)
v. ) P-25-CR-271
)
ANGEL JAIR RAMIREZ-LOPEZ )
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATION ON FELONY GUILTY
PLEA BEFORE THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
The District Court referred this matter to the magistrate judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §
636(b)(1)(B) for administration of guilty plea and allocution under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules
of Criminal Procedure.
On the 15th day of December, 2025, this cause came before the undersigned U.S.
Magistrate Judge for Guilty Plea and Allocution of the Defendant ANGEL JAIR RAMIREZ-
LOPEZ1 on Count ONE of the INDICTMENT filed herein charging him with a violation of
Title 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a)(1) and (b)(1)(2). The Defendant signed a written consent to plead before
the Magistrate Judge. The Court conducted the proceeding in the form and manner prescribed by
FED. R. CRIM. P. 11, and finds:
a) That the Defendant, after consultation with counsel of record, has knowingly and
voluntarily consented to the administration of the Guilty Plea and Allocution in this cause by a
U.S. Magistrate Judge subject to final approval and imposition of sentence by the District Court.
b) That the Defendant pled guilty to the INDICTMENT without a written plea agreement.
Any oral agreements were stated into the record by the parties.
c) That the Defendant is fully competent and capable of entering an informed plea,2 that
1An Interpreter was present and interpreted the proceedings for the Defendant.
2The Defendant was admonished as to the following possible applicable statutory penalty range:
8 USC § 1326(a) - not more than 2 years’ imprisonment, not more than 1year supervised release, a fine not
to exceed $250,000.00, and a $100.00 mandatory special assessment; or
8 USC § 1326(b)(1) - if the Defendant was previously convicted of 3 or more misdemeanors involving
drugs, crimes against the person, or both, or a felony (other than an aggravated felony), not more than 10 years’
imprisonment, not more than 3 years’ supervised release, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, and a $100.00
mandatory special assessment; or
8 USC § 1326(b)(2) - if the Defendant was previously convicted of an aggravated felony, not more than 20
years’ imprisonment, not more than 3 years’ supervised release, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, and a $100.00
mandatory special assessment.
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the Defendant is aware of the nature of the charges and the consequences of the plea,3 and that
the plea of guilty is a knowing and voluntary plea supported by an independent basis in fact
containing each of the essential elements of the offense. 4
IT IS THEREFORE, the recommendation of the undersigned U.S. Magistrate Judge
that the District Court accept the guilty plea of the Defendant ANGEL JAIR RAMIREZ-
LOPEZ and that ANGEL JAIR RAMIREZ-LOPEZ be finally adjudged guilty of that offense.
The United States District Clerk shall serve a copy of this Proposed Findings of Fact and
Recommendation on all parties electronically. In the event that a party has not been served by
the Clerk with this Report and Recommendation electronically, pursuant to the CM/ECF
procedures of this District, the Clerk is ORDERED to mail such party a copy of this Report and
Recommendation by certified mail, return receipt requested. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1),
any party who desires to object to this report must serve and file written objections within
fourteen (14) days after being served with a copy unless the time period is modified by the
District Court. A party filing objections must specifically identify those findings, conclusions or
recommendation to which objections are being made; the District Court need not consider
frivolous, conclusive or general objections. Such party shall file the objections with the Clerk of
the Court and serve the objections on the Magistrate Judge and on all other parties. A party's
failure to file such objections to the proposed findings, conclusions and recommendation
contained in this report shall bar the party from a de novo determination by the District Court.
Additionally, any failure to file written objections to the proposed findings, conclusions and
recommendation contained in this report within fourteen (14) after being served with a copy shall
bar the aggrieved party from appealing the factual findings of the Magistrate Judge that are
accepted or adopted by the District Court, except upon grounds of plain error or manifest
injustice.
SIGNED this 15th day of December, 2025.
DAVID B. FANNIN
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
3The Defendant testified that he has discussed with his attorney, prior to the date of this plea, the adverse
immigration consequences of pleading guilty to a felony offense and he wished to continue with his plea.
4The Government presented an oral Factual Basis.
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