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9/24/09, 9:40 am

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Is a petty theft infraction conviction, under California law, a conviction for immigration purposes???

Some people have told me it is.... and some say it is not, because it involves no jail, no defense attorney, and no trial.

Please clarify me

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Dear Inquirer: Yes, a petty theft conviction is a "conviction" for immigration purposes. The question is whether such ...

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