United States v. Juan Jara-Favela

EMILIO M. GARZA, Circuit Judge:

The Defendant-Appellant Juan Francisco Jara-Favela (“Jara-Favela”) appeals his convictions for attempted illegal reentry and for making a false statement to Customs and Border Patrol (“CBP”) agents. We AFFIRM.

I

This appeal arises out of Jara-Favela’s attempt to illegally reenter the United States at the United States-Mexico border. A jury convicted him of attempted illegal reentry and for making a false statement to CBP agents. The facts that follow summarize the testimony presented at trial.

Jara-Favela, a Mexican citizen, was previously granted legal status to…