United States Ninth Circuit

In petition for review of BIA decision holding that his conviction for simple kidnapping under is categorically a crime involving moral turpitude making him statutorily ineligible for cancellation of removal, the petition is granted and the case is remanded to the BIA for further proceedings, where simple kidnapping under California Penal Code section 207(a) is not categorically a crime involving moral turpitude because it does not require an intent to injure, actual injury, or a special class of victims.

Appellate Information

• Decided 01/09/2013
• Published 01/09/2013

Judges

• REINHARDT

Court

• United States Ninth Circuit

Counsel