United States v. Ibarra-Galindo,
206 F.3d 1337 (9th Cir. Mar. 27, 2000), cert. denied, 531
U.S. 1102 (2001) (Washington felony conviction of possession
of a controlled substance, in violation of R.C.W. § 69.50.401(d),
carrying a five-year maximum sentence, constituted an aggravated
felony under INA § 101(a)(43)(B), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)(B),
for purposes of enhancing a sentence for illegal re-entry,
even though it would not have been a felony conviction if
prosecuted under federal law).

jurisdiction: 
Ninth Circuit

 

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