Last Thursday, SOLVIN ARRIALO-ROMERO, also known as "Solvin Regina Arriola-Romero" and "Solvin Romero," was indicted for illegal reentry of a removed alien, and failure to register, making headlines. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the charges against the 28-year-old Honduran national who reportedly reentered the United States after her deportation on December 29, 2017. A special assessment fee of $100 is also on the table for the reentry offense, with an additional $10 fee for failing to register, as detailed in the U.S. Attorney's Office.
In line with the severity of the crimes, ARRIALO-ROMERO faces a combination of imprisonment, fines, and supervised release – with up to two years behind bars and a fine that could amount to $250,000 for the reentry violation, and additional penalties for not registering. Previously deported, ARRIALO-ROMERO found herself back in the custody of immigration authorities. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson stressed in the U.S. Attorney's Office official statement, "an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt."
The recent indictment has put the spotlight on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with Simpson applauding their investigative efforts. Handling the prosecution of ARRIALO-ROMERO's case is Assistant U.S. Attorney Carter K.D. Guice, Jr. of the General Crimes Unit, as per the U.S. Attorney's Office. This case exemplifies the ongoing challenges faced by the United States in managing its immigration laws, and the personal stories that lie behind each legal proceeding.
