Serious Criminal Offense

Serious Criminal Offense
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SERIOUS CRIMINAL OFFENSE - Any felony; any crime of violence; or any crime of reckless driving or of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or of prohibited substances if such crime involves personal injury to another. 8 USC

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