If arrested by the Federal Government for Alien Smuggling, Call Alliant Law Chicago at (708) 366-9900 for a free consultation.
Controlling immigration has long been the exclusive role of the federal government. This means that immigration crimes, including alien smuggling and immigration fraud, are exclusively within federal jurisdiction. Nevertheless, people smuggling is an increasingly sophisticated operation that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies aggressively investigate. Individuals implicated in human smuggling operations can find themselves facing substantial jail sentences and weighty monetary fines. Therefore, if you or your business has been implicated in this type of conduct, contacting the attorneys at Alliant Law Chicago is an essential first step to building your defense and preserving your freedom. Call for a free consultation today.
“What constitutes Human Smuggling?”
Human smuggling centers on transportation and is generally defined as:
Importation of people into the United States involving deliberate evasion of immigration laws. This offense includes bringing illegal aliens into the country, as well as the unlawful transportation and harboring of aliens already in the United States.
Human Smuggling
- Alien consents to being smuggled
- Smuggling is a breach of the integrity of a nation’s borders.
- Smuggling is always transnational.
“What Are the Penalties for Human Smuggling?”
In the United States, it is a crime to bring in, harbor, transport, or conceal an illegal immigrant. If you have been arrested for alien smuggling in Arizona, you will face federal charges – which could result in a lengthy prison sentence and fines.
The penalties for smuggling an alien into the U.S. can include:
- Bringing or attempting to bring an alien into the U.S. – 10 years in prison
- Transporting or harboring an illegal immigrant for profit – 10 years in prison.
- Transporting or harboring an illegal immigrant (not for profit) – 5 years in prison.
- Alien smuggling that results in bodily injury or risk of death – 20 years in prison
- Alien smuggling that results in the death of another person – life in prison.
Don’t talk to ICE investigators, Border Patrol Agents or local law enforcement officers until you have spoken with a Chicago criminal lawyer our firm. Contact experienced federal criminal defense attorneys at the Alliant Law Group as soon as you can to schedule an free consultation to discuss your case.