Lopez v. Gonzales, 417 F.3d 934 (8th Cir. Aug. 9, 2005) (South Dakota felony offense of simple possession of marijuana is an aggravated felony for immigration purposes, even though the offense would be a misdemeanor under federal law), accord United States v. Hernandez-Avalos, 251 F.3d 505, 510 (5th Cir.2001); but see Cazarez-Gutierrez v. Ashcroft, 382 F.3d 905, 910-11 (9th Cir.2004).
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