In a new ruling of the United States Court of Appeals for the First
Circuit, the court determined that the Massachusetts crimes of burglary
or breaking and entering may not be a violent felony for armed career
offender purposes. The definition of crime of violence for that law is
similar to the definition applicable to determining whether the crime is
a crime of violence for immigration purposes. Immigrants in removal
proceedings based upon aggravated felonies or crimes of moral turpitude
arising from convictions for burglary or breaking and entering may have
new arguments for relief. The case is United States v. Farrell, First
Circuit Court of Appeals, February 17, 2012.
Glickman Turley's experienced attorneys represent individuals on a wide range of immigration matters, as well as other legal issues. Please contact our attorneys if you wish to discuss representation on immigration matters, real estate purchase and sales, condominium associations, criminal defense, non-profit law, civil litigation, business litigation, business law, probate matters including wills, powers of attorney, health care proxy, same-sex parent adoptions, guardianships, animal law, or LGBT legal matters.
