Legal Opinion
Evanson v. Attorney General of United States
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided December 19, 2008No. 07-2509PublishedCited by 60 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
FUENTES, Circuit Judge:
Wister Evanson, a native and citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, pled guilty to possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and criminal conspiracy in violation of Pennsylvania law. After the state judge sentenced him to probation and community service, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) commenced removal proceedings. The Immigration Judge (“IJ”) found that Evanson’s offense did not constitute an aggravated felony and granted cancellation of removal. However, based on information found only in a sentencing document, the Board of Immigration…
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