Case Explained: Summary Calendar United States of America Plaintiff— v. Vicente Javier Carrillo-Ojeda Defendant—

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Filed: 2026-07-28 The fifth-circuit affirmed the district court’s 48-month sentence for illegal reentry into the United States. The court held that there was no plain error in the district court’s failure to adequately explain the sentence, noting the lengthy sentencing colloquy and fact-specific reasons provided for the variance. Additionally, the court concluded that the district court did not abuse its discretion in imposing an upward variance based on the defendant’s criminal history and the statutory goals of promoting respect for the law, providing just punishment, and affording adequate deterrence. The sentence was found to be well below the statutory maximum under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(b)(2). Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.