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CA7 Holds Aggravated Felony Definition Does Not Apply to Pre-1988 Convictions: Zivkovic v. Holder

Zivkovic, a Serbian, was admitted to the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident in 1966. In 1976, he pleaded guilty to burglary and received a sentence of two to six years. In 1978, he was convicted of attempted rape and … Continue reading

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