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U.S. v. Galvan-Rodriguez, No. 97-50901 (5th Cir.) (169 F.3d 217) (March 4, 1999) (Per Curiam)

In this immigration case, the Fifth Circuit held that the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (UUV) is a crime of violence under 18 U.S.C. § 16. Applying a categorical approach, and defining "substantial risk" as requiring "a strong probability that the event ... will occur," the Court stated that ...

 

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