A Dominican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly reentering the United States unlawfully after deportation. Luis Alberto Arias, also known as "Jose Folchrivera," aged 32, faces one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien.
According to the indictment, Arias was previously deported on February 15, 2022. It is alleged that he unlawfully returned to the United States at some point following his removal.
The charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Upon completion of any imposed sentence, Arias is subject to deportation. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Tobin from the Major Crimes Unit.
It is important to note that the details within the charging documents are allegations at this stage, and Arias is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.