While false personation, in violation of Penal Code 529(3), is arguably not a crime of moral turpitude, since fraud is not a required element of the offense, People v. Rathert, 24 Cal.4th 200 (2000), the offense may qualify as an aggravated felony "fraud or deceit" offense under INA 101(a)(43)(M)(i), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)(M)(i) if there is a loss to the victim exceeding $10,000.

jurisdiction: 
Lower Courts of Ninth Circuit

 

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