12 Sep 2014

BIA on CIMT, Gang-Related Grafitti: Matter of Hernandez

Official Headnote: Malicious vandalism in violation of section 594(a) of the California Penal Code with a gang enhancement under section 186.22(d) of the California Penal Code, which requires that the underlying offense be committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang with the specific intent to promote criminal conduct by gang members, is categorically a crime involving moral turpitude.

Matter of Hernandez, 26 I&N Dec. 397 (BIA 2014)