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§ 19.45 d. Violent Physical Force

 





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The analysis of whether the offense involves the risk of sufficient physical force to be considered a crime of violence appears to be the same as for questions arising under 18 U.S.C. §  16(a).  See §  19.38, supra.

  



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                      AGGRAVATED FELONY - CRIME OF VIOLENCE - INJURY TO CHILD

                      Perez-Munoz v. Keisler, 507 F.3d 357 (5th Cir. Nov. 6, 2007) (Texas conviction for injury of a child, in violation of Texas Penal Code  22.04(a)(3), is an aggravated felony crime of violence, under INA  101(a)(43)(F), 8 U.S.C.  1101(a)(43)(F), for immigration purposes).


                    


                    









 

	

	 

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