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· 7/1/2002

PUENTE

Citations

  • 22 I. & N. Dec. 1006

Syllabus

PUENTE, 22 I&N Dec. 1006 (BIA 1999), Overruled by, 23 I&N Dec. 336 (BIA 2002) ID 3412 (PDF) A conviction for the crime of driving while intoxicated under section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code, which is a felony as a result of an enhanced punishment, is a conviction for a crime of violence and therefore an aggravated felony under section 101(a)(43)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(F) (Supp. II 1996).

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