Does a prior conviction qualify as a crime of violence?
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The following excerpt is from United States v. Chavez-Cuevas, 862 F.3d 729 (9th Cir. 2017):
The court's conclusion that a prior conviction may be used for purposes of sentencing enhancement is reviewed de novo. See United States v. AguilaMontes de Oca , 655 F.3d 915, 919 (9th Cir. 2011) (per curiam) ( 2L1.2 ). Whether a district court's determination that a prior conviction qualifies as a crime of violence is also reviewed de novo. Id .
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