Matter of Guzman-Polanco, 26 I&N Dec. 806 (BIA 2016)
The crime of aggravated battery in violation of the Puerto Rico Penal Code is not categorically a crime of violence under 18 U.S.C. § 16(a) (2012), but controlling circuit court law should be followed regarding the question whether conduct such as the use or threatened use of poison to injure another person involves sufficient “force” to constitute a crime of violence. Matter of Guzman-Polanco, 26 I&N Dec. 713 (BIA 2016), clarified.
Can I be deported for this crime?
Filed under: crime of violence | Tagged: crime of violence, force, Immigration, Immigration Attorney, Immigration Lawyer, usc setion 16 | Leave a comment »
Brian D. Lerner Immigration Attorney & Deportation Lawyer Blog 