Reported / Citable
Background
The case was referred to U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Cordova to take defendant Yorman Reyes-Marin’s felony guilty plea. Reyes-Marin appeared with counsel on August 26, 2026.
After receiving Rule 11 admonishments, Reyes-Marin pleaded guilty without a plea agreement to Count One, illegal reentry into the United States under 8 U.S.C. § 1326. Sentencing remains before the presiding district judge.
The Court’s Holding
The magistrate judge found that Reyes-Marin knowingly and voluntarily consented to having the plea taken by the magistrate judge, understood the charge, penalties, and rights he was waiving, and was competent to plead guilty.
The magistrate judge further found an adequate factual basis for the plea and found Reyes-Marin guilty of the charged offense. The magistrate judge recommended that the district court accept the guilty plea and enter a judgment of guilt.
Key Takeaways
- Reyes-Marin pleaded guilty to illegal reentry under 8 U.S.C. § 1326 without a plea agreement.
- The magistrate judge found the plea voluntary, knowing, competent, and supported by a sufficient factual basis.
- The recommendation is subject to objections within 14 days and awaits district-court acceptance and sentencing.
Why It Matters
This is a plea-stage recommendation, not a final sentencing decision. Unless objections alter the result, the district court may accept the plea and proceed to sentence Reyes-Marin for illegal reentry.