Skip to main content
· 3/30/2022

S. WONG

Citations

  • 28 I. & N. Dec. 518

Syllabus

A finding of guilt in a proceeding that affords defendants all of the constitutional rights of criminal procedure that are applicable without limitation and that are incorporated against the States under the Fourteenth Amendment is a \conviction\ for immigration purposes under section 101(a)(48)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § ‍1101(a)(48)(A) (2018). Matter of Eslamizar, 23 I&N Dec. 684 (BIA 2004), clarified.

Read full opinion on CourtListener

Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.