Lisbey v. Gonzales, __ F.3d __ (9th Cir. Aug. 22, 2005) (sexual battery under California Penal Code 243.4 constitutes an aggravated felony for removal purposes, as the offense involves a substantial risk of physical force under 18 U.S.C. 16(b)). United States v. Lopez-Montanez, __ F.3d __ (9th Cir. Aug. 26, 2005) (sexual battery under California Penal Code 243.4, is not a categorical crime of violence under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, as the offense is not necessarily a "forcible" sex offense under U.S.S.G. 2L1.2, cmt. n. 1(B)(ii)).
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data2/circs/9th/0470557p.pdf

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