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Is Shoplifting a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude?

Is Shoplifting a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude?

Aug 26, 2021 | Criminal Defense

A criminal offense classified as a crime involving moral turpitude is a common reason for a noncitizen to be placed into removal proceedings. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) generally defines a theft offense for which a sentence of at least one year is...