United States v. Hernandez-Avalos, 251
F.3d 505 (5th Cir. May 11, 2001), cert. denied, 122 S.Ct.
305 (2001) (Colorado felony heroin possession conviction,
in violation of Colo.Rev.Stat. Ann. § 18-18-203, 18-18-405,
18-1-105, was a "drug trafficking crime" under 18
U.S.C. § 924(c), and, therefore, an "aggravated felony"
within the meaning of INA § 101(a)(43)(B), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)(B),
for purposes of enhancing sentence for illegal re-entry).
jurisdiction:
Fifth Circuit