First Circuit· 8/22/2006

Conteh v. Gonzales

Citations

461 F.3d 45
2006 U.S. App. LEXIS 21422
2006 WL 2406942

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observing that some courts refer to this step of the Taylor inquiry as a \modified categorical approach\
observing that some courts refer to this step of the Taylor inquiry as a “modified categorical approach”
noting that the categorical approach in that context is “informed by constitutional concerns” and “cannot be applied woodenly to removal cases”
noting that the BIA's error was harmless when it \had no effect on the outcome of the proceeding\
requiring clear and convincing evidence derived solely from the criminal record of the aggravated felony charge, even if the criminal statute lacked a “loss” element
noting several differentiating factors between the criminal and immigration contexts that warrant not applying the categorical approach in the same manner

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Judges: Selya, Hug, Howard

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