Executive Summary
- Marvin Wilton Max Ayala was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the U.S. after four prior removals.
- Max Ayala, a Honduran national, pleaded guilty to his fifth unlawful reentry, discovered after an arrest for cocaine possession.
- His criminal history includes a conviction for attempted forgery in Texas in 2021, in addition to his repeated immigration violations.
Laws and Precedent
- Marvin Wilton Max Ayala was sentenced to federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed, a federal offense prosecuted under U.S. immigration law. This action underscores the U.S. Department of Justice’s enforcement of federal statutes against individuals who repeatedly violate removal orders, leading to federal prison sentences, supervised release, and subsequent deportation from the country.
A Honduran national, Marvin Wilton Max Ayala, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed four times. U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Becerra imposed the sentence in the Southern District of Florida, which will be followed by three years of supervised release before his eventual deportation.
Details of the Offense
Max Ayala, 36, pleaded guilty to the charge, marking his fifth unlawful reentry into the country. He was discovered by law enforcement on April 1 after being arrested for cocaine possession, which brought his immigration status to light.
History of Removals and Criminal Record
Court records indicate Max Ayala had been previously removed from the United States on four separate occasions: November 21, 2012; April 6, 2015; May 4, 2020; and August 5, 2021. Each instance followed his apprehension after illegally crossing the border.
Beyond his repeated immigration violations, Max Ayala also accumulated a criminal record during his prior unlawful stays in the U.S. This included a conviction for attempted forgery in Texas in 2021, highlighting a pattern of disregard for U.S. law.
Prosecution and Investigation
The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida and Field Office Director Garrett Ripa of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Prosecutions Unit, Miami. ICE-ERO investigated the case.
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa Roca Shaw prosecuted the case, which centered on Max Ayala’s repeated violations of federal immigration law.
This sentence underscores the U.S. Department of Justice’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws, particularly against individuals who repeatedly violate removal orders and commit additional crimes while unlawfully present in the country. Max Ayala will face removal from the United States following the completion of his federal prison term.
