Re-entry after deportation - If you are accused of any crime and have been previously deported, you are facing the possibility of federal criminal charges for “re-entry after deportation.” This federal offense carries penalties including up to twenty years in prison.

Rob Herrington has defended over one hundred individuals in federal court accused of re-entry after deportation. While there are few defenses in this kind of case, Rob Herrington has successfully persuaded many courts to impose a lower sentence than what the government was demanding. And in one prominent example, Attorney Herrington was able to get an indicted case completely dismissed, after his investigation and research raised questions the government could not answer concerning the defendant’s true citizenship.

In another case, Attorney Herrington was able to cut a defendant’s sentence by more than half by successfully arguing, on appeal, that his prior conviction for aggravated sexual assault was not a “crime of violence” under Texas law!

Alien smuggling - Attorney Herrington has also represented many individuals charged in federal court with the serious offense of alien smuggling. Penalties for this offense can be very severe, especially if children are being transported in unsafe vehicles or without seatbelts, or if the government believes the defendant is a leader or organizer of a smuggling organization. If you are charged with this type of offense, consult with an experienced professional before deciding how to resolve your particular case.