Illegal re‑entry prosecutions center on proof of a prior removal and a later unlawful return. The government relies on A‑file records, fingerprints, and border apprehension reports; we examine the integrity of those documents, the legality of the prior removal, and any humanitarian or procedural defenses. Ties to the United States—family, work, and community—often matter at sentencing, and we organize mitigation to reflect your full story.

Alien‑smuggling cases can involve transporting, harboring, or conspiring to assist entry. Evidence may include cell‑site data, vehicle stops, and co‑defendant statements. We challenge the basis for stops, the reliability of informants, and overbroad conspiracy theories that sweep in people with minimal knowledge. Bilingual representation ensures clients fully understand options, risks, and timelines.

In both case types, detention hearings are pivotal. We develop release plans with verified addresses, employment, and third‑party custodians to counter claims of flight risk. Early negotiations can reduce mandatory exposure, and careful sentencing advocacy can significantly lower guideline ranges.

Federal re-entry cases (18 U.S.C. §1326) carry mandatory-minimum prison terms for returning without permission—even after a minor administrative removal. Armour Legal dissects removal orders, challenges detention-stage warrants, and explores humanitarian-exception defenses for clients with strong U.S. ties.

In alien-smuggling prosecutions (18 U.S.C. §1324), we probe transportation evidence, question co-defendant testimony, and negotiate bond conditions to minimize pretrial custody. Our bilingual approach—drafting motions and client communications in English and Spanish—ensures full comprehension and robust advocacy for immigrants facing life-altering federal charges.

Federal border cases move quickly; we move faster. Armour Legal audits A‑files, removal paperwork, fingerprints, and border‑patrol narratives to identify flaws in prior proceedings and present‑day arrests. We challenge unlawful stops, improper questioning, and chain‑of‑custody issues, and we prepare robust release plans to win detention hearings: verified addresses, employment, community sponsors, and compliance technology if needed. Our bilingual team ensures clients and families fully understand risks, defenses, and timelines.

For alien‑smuggling allegations, we dissect cell‑site records, vehicle forensics, and co‑defendant statements to show lack of knowledge or intent and to limit conspiracy scope. On the back end, we prepare individualized sentencing advocacy that highlights family ties, work history, and humanitarian factors while targeting guideline reductions. We negotiate strategically to avoid unintended immigration consequences and seek resolutions that reflect the client’s real role—nothing more.