United States v. F.M. - Federal Assault of Customs Agent Results In Probation

F.M., a passenger who arrived in South Florida aboard a cruise ship, was arrested after a physical altercation with a Customs and Border Protection officer at the Port of Miami. It was alleged that F.M. became belligerent and pushed, struck, and bit the officer during a struggle. F.M. also had a prior record and originally faced a felony charge under federal law. After a detailed defense presentation that included significant mitigating mental health evidence, the case was resolved as a misdemeanor. The court ultimately imposed home confinement and probation rather than a jail sentence.