CA9 Finds State Offense for "Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor" Not Aggravated Felony

CA9 held that the offense of "unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor" under California Penal Code does not meet the definition of "aggravated felony" in 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(A), which includes "sexual abuse of a minor." (Pelayo-Garcia v. Holder, 12/14/09). AILA Doc. No. 10030966.

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