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Board of Immigration Appeals

Decided July 1, 1959No. ID 1020PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

MATTER or M In DEPORTATION Proceedings A-7898650 Decided by Board September 24. 1959 Crime involving moral turpitude—Conviction by foreign military court is con- viction within immigration laws Exemption as to petty offense not applicable — when punishment actually imposed exceeded six months. (1) Conviction by Italian Military Court (Tribunal of War) in Somaliland is s "conviction" within the meaning of the immigration lawe. (2) Conviction by foreign military court of aggravated theft (in the amount of 300 Eras or $15.78), although equivalent to petit larceny under United States standards,…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Mercer v. LenceCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1938
  2. United States ex rel. Palermo v. SmithCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1927
  3. Weedin v. HempelCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1928

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. NANDBoard of Immigration Appeals · 1969

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