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11/06/09, 11:19 am

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Can 2 simple possession charges that were mistemenors in state law become an aggravated felony in immigration (federal) law??

the state was florida and the case is being treid in texas

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You need to look at the Florida Statute under which the arrests happened and make an analysis depending on that. Some s...

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Michael Snytkin

Yes, it can. "Aggravated felony" in immigration law is a different concept from felony in criminal law. You need to talk...

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Luba Smal

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