Da Silva Neto v. Holder

STAHL, Circuit Judge.

This appeal presents the discrete question of whether malicious destruction of property under Massachusetts law qualifies as a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT). We conclude that it does and therefore deny the petition for review.

I. Facts & Background

Joao Palmeira Da Silva Neto (Palmeira) is a native and citizen of Brazil. He entered the United States without inspection in 1994 with his wife, Maria, who is also a Brazilian citizen. Together, the Palmeiras had two children, who are both United States citizens. Eventually, the Palmeiras separated. On January 1, 2006,…