Reported / Citable
Background
Leonel Revolorio-Samayoa was charged with illegal reentry into the United States in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326. The case was referred by general order to a U.S. magistrate judge to take his felony guilty plea.
On July 1, 2026, Revolorio-Samayoa appeared with counsel and consented to have the magistrate judge take his plea. After receiving the advisements required by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11, he pleaded guilty to Count One without a plea agreement.
The Court’s Holding
The magistrate judge found that Revolorio-Samayoa understood the charge, potential penalties, and rights he was waiving; entered the plea freely and voluntarily; was competent to plead guilty; and admitted facts sufficient to support the plea. The magistrate judge also found him guilty of the charge and noted his acknowledgment that restitution might apply.
The magistrate judge recommended that the district judge accept the guilty plea and enter a judgment of guilt. The matter was referred to the presiding district judge for sentencing, and the parties were given 14 days to object to the findings and recommendation.
Key Takeaways
- Revolorio-Samayoa pleaded guilty to illegal reentry under 8 U.S.C. § 1326.
- The plea was entered without a plea agreement after a Rule 11 colloquy.
- The magistrate judge recommended acceptance of the plea; sentencing remained for the presiding district judge.
Why It Matters
The recommendation documents the procedural safeguards required before a federal felony guilty plea may be accepted, including competency, voluntariness, knowledge of waived rights, and a sufficient factual basis.
It is a recommendation rather than a final sentencing disposition: the district judge retains responsibility for accepting the recommendation, entering judgment, and imposing sentence.