Andres
Andres v. Ashcroft
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM *
Petitioner Joey Domondon Andres petitions for review of the order directing his removal to the Philippines. We deny the petition.
An alien enjoying lawful permanent residence status who
8 U.S.C. § 1227 (a)(2)(A)(i).
In this case, Andres was convicted of a charge that was properly deemed a crime involving moral turpitude. See Rodriguez-Herrera v. INS, 52 F.3d 238, 240 (9th Cir.1995); see also Vigue v. Alaska, 987 P.2d 204, 210 (Alaska Ct.App.1999). He did so within five years of the date of his admission into the country. That crime was punishable by one year or more of incarceration. See Alaska Stat. *964 § 11.56.610 (b). Accordingly, Andres is deportable under 8 U.S.C § 1227(a)(2)(A)(i).
PETITION DENIED
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