PC 31

PC 31

Offense

Aid and abet

Aggravated Felony (AF)

Yes, AF if underlying offense is.

Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT)

Yes, CIMT if underlying offense is

Other Removal Grounds

Yes, if underlying offense is a removable offense, aiding and abetting is

Advice and Comments

PC 31

This provides no benefit above the principal offense for immigration purposes. But see PC 32, which can be a good alternative.

SB54: Straight misdemeanor drug offense does not permit law enforcement cooperation with ICE. See SB 54 advisory at www.ilrc.org/crimes-summaries.

Mandatory Detention: People not admitted to U.S. are subject to MD if they are inadmissible for crimes, and people admitted to the U.S. are subject to MD if they are deportable for certain crimes. See advice on Mandatory Detention.

2026-03-31T04:43:18+00:00Updated May 31st, 2022|