Legal Opinion
Roberto Roman-Suaste v. Eric Holder, Jr.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided September 4, 2014No. 12-73905PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
CLIFTON, Circuit Judge:
Roberto Roman-Suaste, a native and citizen of Mexico, was charged with being a removable alien on the basis of a conviction for possession of marijuana for sale under California Health & Safety Code (“CHSC”) § 11359. The Board of Immigration Appeals held that a conviction under CHSC § 11359 is categorically an aggravated felony. Roman-Suaste was therefore found to be removable and ineligible for various discretionary forms of relief from removal.
We agree with the BIA. Possession of marijuana for sale under CHSC § 11359 contemplates a sale — that is, distribution…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- United States v. SliwoCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 2010
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