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Categorical Approach for Immigration Law
Categorical Approach – is a concept of the immigration law to determine if someone is deportable or not. Because immigration law constantly changes, it is very important to consult a Los Angeles post-conviction attorney prior to pleading guilty to any crime. For example, recently, the Supreme Court held that “obstruction of justice” is an aggravated felony and includes Penal Code 32 (accessory after the fact) and Penal Code 136 (dissuading a witness). Prior to this decision, dissuading a witness was not an aggravated felony because, in California, no legal process was required to be accused of this crime. This Supreme Court decision changed the consequences for pleading guilty in California to either of the 2 crimes, making both deportable if […]