Author Archives: Mike Baker

Seventh Circuit Vacates Conviction for Gun Possession By a Misdemeanant Convicted of Domestic Violence, Remands for Further Proceedings

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Mike Baker

U.S. v. Skoien Skoien was convicted in state court of misdemeanor domestic battery and was placed on probation. About a year later his probation agent found a hunting shotgun in a truck parked outside his home. Skoien admitted he had … Continue reading →

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20 of Chicago Police Officer Richard Fiorito’s DUI cases dropped – 11/16/09

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Mike Baker

Charges were dropped in some of the cases involving Chicago Police Officer Richard Fiorito, who is accused of making false DUI arrests.- 11/16/09 – Chicago News – abc7chicago.com Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez ordered the charges be dropped on … Continue reading →

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Matter of Urena #3663, 25 I&N Dec. 140 (BIA 2009) Dangerous aliens are properly detained without bond pending the completion of proceedings

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Mike Baker

Matter of Urena, Interim Decision #3663, 25 I&N Dec. 140 (BIA 2009) Dangerous aliens are properly detained without bond pending the completion of proceedings to remove them from the United States. Only if an alien has established that he would … Continue reading →

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English Asylum Tribunal Approves Asylum for Afghan Who Converted to Christianity in England

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Mike Baker

English Asylum Tribunal Approves Asylum for Afghan Who Converted to Christianity in England The case is NM v. Secretary (Nov. 13); an excerpt (paragraph break added): “We do not think this is an issue as to whether or not an … Continue reading →

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Effect of an Order of Supervision pursuant to 8 CFR 241.5 on Unlawful Presence

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Mike Baker

Aliens Unlawfully Present after Previous Immigration Violations [Chapter 40.9 added May 6, 2009]  40.9 Section 212(a)(9) of the Act  AFM memo ULP; InfoNet 09051468; pdf page 46: _____ (6) Effect of an Order of Supervision pursuant to 8 CFR 241.5 … Continue reading →

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