Reported / Citable
Background
Amyra de Jesus Nassar-Triana was charged with illegal reentry into the United States in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326. The case was referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Cordova for taking the defendant’s felony guilty plea pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(3). On May 21, 2026, the defendant and her counsel appeared before the magistrate judge in open court.
The Court’s Holding
The magistrate judge found that Nassar-Triana pled guilty to Count One of the indictment—illegal reentry under 8 U.S.C. § 1326—without a plea agreement. The court found that the defendant understood the nature of the charges and penalties, understood and waived her constitutional and statutory rights, and entered the plea freely and voluntarily after receiving proper Rule 11 admonitions.
The magistrate determined that the defendant is competent to enter a guilty plea and that there is sufficient factual basis for the plea. Based on these findings, the magistrate recommended that the district court accept the guilty plea, enter a judgment of guilt, and proceed to sentencing. The defendant was advised that she may be subject to restitution.
Key Takeaways
- The defendant pled guilty to illegal reentry (8 U.S.C. § 1326) without a negotiated plea agreement.
- All Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11 requirements were satisfied: the plea was knowing, voluntary, and supported by a factual basis.
- Sentencing will be conducted by the presiding district judge, not the magistrate.
- The defendant was advised of potential restitution liability.
Why It Matters
This is a routine illegal reentry prosecution involving standard Rule 11 guilty plea procedures. The case follows established criminal procedure protocols for ensuring that guilty pleas are entered knowingly and voluntarily. No novel legal issues are presented.