Aggravated Felonies



 
 

§ 5.40 a. Simple Possession

 
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The area in which the felony requirement is most debated is whether a state simple possession conviction, which would be as a misdemeanor under federal law for a first offense, but as a felony for second or subsequent offense, should be considered a “felony,” and therefore an “aggravated felony” for immigration purposes.[259]

 


[259] 21 U.S.C. § 844.

 

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