Federal charges. And deport her deportable family members.
The punishment could include DECADES in federal prison for Marimar Martinez.
18 U.S.C. § 111 — Assaulting Federal Officers• This is the core charge: assaulting, resisting, or impeding a federal officer or employee.
Because she was armed with a semi-automatic weapon, the assault involves a “deadly or dangerous weapon. Maximum penalty: Up to 20 years in federal prison.
18 U.S.C. § 924(c) — Using or Carrying a Firearm During a Crime of Violence• Simply having a firearm “in furtherance of” a violent federal crime (like assaulting an officer) triggers a mandatory consecutive sentence.
Mandatory minimum penalties
5 years for possessing the gun•
7 years if the firearm was brandished
These years are added on top of any other sentence — they must run consecutively.
18 U.S.C. § 115 — Retaliating Against or Intimidating Federal Officials• If her motive was to retaliate against or intimidate the official (it was) because of their duties, § 115 also applies.
Penalties: Up to 10 years (threats) or 20 years (actual assault or injury). Several federal officers were injured.
Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer (18 U.S.C. § 1114)•
If the intent was to kill (it was) — and especially if she used the car as a weapon (she did) — prosecutors could charge attempted murder of a federal officer.•
Penalty: Up to life imprisonment
• The vehicle itself can be treated as a “dangerous weapon” under § 111(b).
She rammed a federal vehicle therefore adding additional charges for property destruction adding up to 10 years (or more if damage exceeds $1,000).
She injured and attempted to kill a federal official, federal prosecutors can stack several of these charges, leading to a sentence of 30 years to life in prison.