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