Matter of Santos-Lopez, 23
I. & N. Dec. 419 (BIA May 14, 2002) (en banc) (Texas state
court misdemeanor convictions for possession of two ounces
or less of marijuana, in violation of Texas Penal Code § 481.121,
punishable by "confinement in jail for a term not to
exceed 180 days" are not felony convictions within the
meaning of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(2) or "aggravated felonies"
under INA § 101(a)(43)(B), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)(B)).
jurisdiction:
BIA