Legal Opinion
Pineda v. Holder
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided December 7, 2010No. Nos. 06-75006, 07-71663Published
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM *
Fernando Romero-Pineda (“Pineda”), a lawful permanent resident, challenges a 2006 Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) order finding him removable as an aggravated felon and for conviction of a controlled substance violation (Petition No. 06-75006). He also challenges the BIA’s 2007 denial of his motion to reopen to adjust status (Petition No. 07-71663).
Pineda argues that the BIA erred in concluding that his 1995 conviction for sale of methamphetamine constituted an aggravated felony. However, the case on which he relies, United States v. Snellenberger, 493 F.3d 1015 (9th…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Carlos Humberto Ordonez v. Immigration and Naturalization ServiceCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2003
- Sareang Ye v. Immigration and Naturalization Service and United States Attorney General Janet RenoCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2000
- S-VBoard of Immigration Appeals · 2000
- United States v. SnellenbergerCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2008
- Ramirez-Villalpando v. HolderCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2010
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