Legal Opinion
United States v. Serna-Villarreal
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided December 2, 2003No. 02-21008PublishedCited by 77 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
E. GRADY JOLLY, Circuit Judge:
Saul Serna-Villarreal, a previously deported Mexican citizen, was convicted of being found in the United States after having re-entered without the permission of the Attorney General in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326. This appeal presents issues relating to the government’s overlooking Serna’s presence in state jails, his reindictment, and dates as to when he was “found” in the United States. Serna contends that (1) the district court erred in denying his motion to dismiss the indictment on speedy trial grounds; and (2) the evidence offered at trial was…
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